Using Microsoft Excel for Social Research
Mastering Excel for Data Analysis, Visualization, and Research Reporting
Created by Sage Publishing Limited, Charlotte Brookfield
Explore how to use Microsoft Excel as a powerful tool for social research. Learn to manage data, perform statistical analysis, and present your findings clearly. Gain practical skills that will help you confidently handle every stage of a research project.
Sage Publishing | May 2026 | 208 min
What You Will Learn
You will start by learning how to plan and structure a research project, then move on to using Excel for data selection and cleaning. Step by step, you will practice applying statistical methods and creating visualizations, building your confidence as you analyze and present real research data.
Key Features
- Clean, organize, and analyze social research data using Excel's core functions
- Apply statistical tests like T-tests, ANOVA, and regression directly in Excel
- Create clear charts and reports to communicate research findings effectively
Target Audience
Perfect for social science students, early-career researchers, or professionals who want to strengthen their data analysis and reporting skills. If you have a basic understanding of Excel and social research concepts, you will find practical guidance to take your work to the next level.
