The course gives an introduction into the methodology and practices of quantitative research, ways of analyzing quantitative data, deeper understanding about one specific quantitative research method and practices of analyzing data. This course focuses on quantitative research methods in general, and on specified methods such as regression and variance analysis.
Learning outcomes
The aim is to enable the students to reflect and use quantitative research methods. Students will be able - to understand the methodology of quantitative research methods - to identify different quantitative research methods - to analyse data with one specified method for example regression or variance analysis
Contents
The course has three parts: 1) Introduction focuses on the methodology of quantitative research. Different ways to examine the data and understand results are discussed. Students learn how the research questions and findings are related to the scientific assumptions on which the research methods are based. 2) Students will examine one specific, established quantitative research method (regression analysis/ variance analysis/ factor analysis etc.). The focus will be on the methodological basis and the ways of analysing the data. The selection of the covered quantitative methods will be based on the interests of the students. 3) The analysis of the data will be exercised. Basic rules of quantitative research method are practiced with a data by step-by-step process. The end result will be a well-grounded argument based on the analysis.
Teaching language
English
Modes of study
Option
1
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Participation in course work
In
English
Introductory lectures and excersices during the Intensive Programme in Tampere, afterwards workshops and pair work supported by Moodle. Readings, independent work, excersices and an essay.
Attendance obligatory.
Evaluation
and evaluation criteria
Numeric 1-5.
Participation in the discussions and debates, preparation of the pair work (10 pages) and preparation of an analysis paper (5 pages).
Study materials
Reading list will be announced at the beginning of the course.