Aug 24 - Quantitative Research
Ended 30 Dec 2024
4 credits
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Full course description
Description
To introduce students the basic concepts and skills in quantitative research including generating research question, study designs and issues affecting research validity and ethical considerations in various workplace settings.
Instructors
Dr. Anni @ Nik Ani Afiqah binti Hj Mohamad Tuah
Format
Online forums will be used to support the scaffolding of knowledge, understanding and abilities. The teaching style will include video conferencing, discussion forums and activity based learning techniques. The focus of the teaching style will be determined through learning diagnostics, undertaken by students, which will identify learning style needs. A cooperative learning framework is used as a means of supporting equity for both teaching and learning styles.
Video Overview
What you get
- Introduction to quantitative research paradigm and methodology
- Developing research question, objectives and methods of study
- Conducting literature review
- Study designs: types, strengths and weaknesses
- Sampling techniques and sample size calculation
- Data collection methods
- Research ethical principles
- Validity and reliability of research instruments
- Biases and confounders
- Writing a research proposal