Quantitative Methods

2018/2019

Учебный год

ENG

Обучение ведется на английском языке

3

Кредиты

Кто читает:

Дирекция по онлайн-обучению

Статус:

Курс по выбору

Когда читается:

3-й курс, 4 модуль

Course Syllabus

Abstract

In this course students will be introduced to the basic ideas behind the quantitative research in social science. They will learn about data collection, description, analysis and interpretation in quantitative research.

Learning Objectives

• To give the students the knowledge of principles of solid scientific methods in the behavioral and social sciences.
• To cover the fundamental principles of science, some history and philosophy of science, research designs, measurement, sampling and ethics

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Is able to measure the variables of interest and disinterest
• Distinguish experimental, quasi-experimental and correlational designs
• Is able to determine who potential participants are and how they will be selected and recruited

Course Contents

• Origins of the scientific method
• The Scientific Method
• Research Designs
• Measurement
• Sampling
• Practice, Ethics & Integrity

Assessment Elements

• Written exam
• Case study

Interim Assessment

• Interim assessment (4 module)
  0,7 test + 0,3 case study

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

• Little, Todd D. (ed.) (2013). The Oxford Handbook of Quantitative Methods. Volume 2: Statistical Analysis, Oxford University Press. http://www.oxfordhandbooks.com/view/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199934898.001.0001/oxfordhb-9780199934898

Recommended Additional Bibliography

• Willem Mertens, Amedeo Pugliese, & Jan Recker. (2017). Quantitative Data Analysis. Springer. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsrep&AN=edsrep.b.spr.sprbok.978.3.319.42700.3