Module 1 introduces the scientific way of thinking and contrasts this with our more natural thinking style.
Module 2 goes into scientific methods, giving you an overview of how research is done and providing the principles behind the most important methods, including experimental, archival, and qualitative research.
Module 3 offers practical advice for how you can make use of science. This is not self-evident, as the way scientific results appear in the media can be misleading. We look at the different way you, as a consumer of science, can access the findings of the producers of science. In
Module 4, we dive deeply into the world of forecasting, discussing a book that offers a practical guide based on solid scientific research. This is both an example of a well-executed research project and a lesson in scientific thinking.
Module 5 ties everything together by looking at the theme of decision making, which is a very effective place to introduce science into your daily work.
Course Objectives
The main objectives of this course are:
This e-learning course will cover the following modules:
Module 1: Science and the Human MindThis module introduces the scientific way of thinking and contrasts this with our more natural thinking style.
Module 2: The Scientific MethodThis module goes into scientific methods, giving you an overview of how research is done and providing the principles behind the most important methods, including experimental, archival, and qualitative research.
Module 3: Making Use of ScienceThis module offers practical advice for how you can make use of science. This is not self-evident, as the way scientific results appear in the media can be misleading. We look at the different way you, as a consumer of science, can access the findings of the producers of science.
Module 4: SuperforecastingThis module dives deeply into the world of forecasting, discussing a book that offers a practical guide based on solid scientific research. This is both an example of a well-executed research project and a lesson in scientific thinking.
Module 5: Rational Decision Making This module ties everything together by looking at the theme of decision making, which is a very effective place to introduce science into your daily work.
Important Notes:
1) Participants who register to take this course and pass the final examination with a score of 70% or higher will be eligible to receive the APO certificate. Please note that the final examination can be taken only once. Therefore, the most appropriate time to take the examination should be chosen carefully. The self-assessment quizzes are for personal evaluation only and are not related to the final examination results.
2) Participants who perform well in this course and receive the APO certificate will be given preference, on a merit basis, for selection to attend follow-up face-to-face multi-country APO projects on similar topics, when nominated by their NPOs and if slots are available.
3) Notes 1 and 2 are applicable only to participants from APO member countries. Participants from nonmember countries are welcome to take the course for self-improvement, though they will not get an opportunity to attend the follow-up face-to-face multicountry APO project.
4) Each module is in a prerecorded video format in which the expert delivers presentations by explaining each slide. Participants can access the video by clicking on the link provided under the title of each module.