Quantitative Research Methods (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

The students progress in their own schedule.

Objective

On completion of the course, the student knows how a company can use quantitative research in order to develop its operations, and is able to design and implement a quantitative research, interpret the research results, and evaluate the reliability of the research.

Content

This is a Moodle online course, supported by own videos, which students can complete relatively independently (and thus, can join with various professional backgrounds). The pedagogy is based on the flipped classroom method where all study materials and tasks are available in the learning environment. The teacher will be available online several times during the course for discussion and students’ questions. • Quantitative research process • Basic concepts of quantitative research • Selecting samples • Collecting data using questionnaires • Preparation of the research data • Data analysis: descriptive and inferential statistics • Statistical testing Assignments outline: students complete the course by solving problems; no exams. Moodle automatically evaluates the answers.

Location and time

The course is a non-stop online course. You can do it independently and at your own pace in Moodle learning environment. However, enough time must be allocated for independent study (for a 5-credit course, the student's calculatory workload is 135 hours).

Materials

Teacher materials in Moodle learning environment.

Teaching methods

Independent studying Assignments Prerequisite for the course: Completed university degree.

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

No exam, the course is completed by solving problems.

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

Total 135 hours covering independent study and solving problems.

Evaluation methods and criteria

To pass the course, you need in every set at least 50 % of the set's maximum points. So, you must pass each problem set individually. When you have passed all sets, the grade is based on the total points of the course (the maximum points of all sets added together). The lower limits for grades are as follows: 50 % of total points: 1 60 % of total points: 2 70 % of total points: 3 80 % of total points: 4 90 % of total points: 5

Qualifications

Completed higher education degree (Bachelor level)