Quantitative Research (5 cr)
Code: YZWZ0120-3014
General information
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023
Timing
30.10.2023 - 15.03.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
School of Business
Teaching languages
- English
Teachers
- Kristiina Juntunen
Teacher in charge
Kristiina Juntunen
Groups
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ZJAYSP22S1Avoin AMK, sote, Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy , YAMK-polku
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ZJAYSD22S1Avoin AMK, sote, Digital Rehabilitation, YAMK-polku
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YSD22S1Master's Degree Programme in Digital Rehabilitation
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YSP22S1Master's Degree Programme in Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy
Objective
You know basics of quantitative research and some methodology. You understand the strengths and the weaknesses of quantitative research. You have an ability to conduct a quantitative research and assess it as well as its applicability to your own field of research and development work. You can identify the applicability of various types of quantitative data and methods for solving different types of research questions.
Content
Epistemological grounds of quantitative research, definition of the research topic, formulation of the research questions, process of quantitative research, methods of data collection, main analysis methods for Master's thesis, reliability of quantitative research, ethics in quantitative research.
Quantitative Research
Hypotheses testing
Populations and samples,
Normality assumption of data,
Descriptive statistics,
Correlational analysis
Regression analysis (simple, linear),
T-tests and ANOVA
Validity and reliability of data, assumptions of parametric data
Logistic regression and non-linear regression,
Explorative Factor analysis,
Non-parametric tests
Revisiting assumptions of parametric data
Multi-collinearity, Autocorrelation and Heteroscedasticity
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Sufficient 1: You demonstrate an understanding of the epistemological grounds of quantitative research as well as its strengths and weaknesses. You recognize different quantitative materials and methods that are suited for the solution of different types of research assignments. You have basic preparedness to carry out quantitative research. You perceive how quantitative research is assessed.
Satisfactory 2 : You demonstrate an understanding of the epistemological grounds of quantitative research as well as its strengths and weaknesses. You recognize and are able to select different quantitative materials and methods that are suited for the solution of different types of research assignments. You have basic preparedness to carry out quantitative research. You perceive how quantitative research is assessed and apply the information to the research and development work of your own field.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good 3: You demonstrate an understanding of the epistemological grounds of quantitative research as well as its strengths and weaknesses. You select and justify your choice of quantitative material and methods that are suited to solving the research assignments of your thesis. You have good preparedness to carry out quantitative research. You can assess quantitative research and apply the information to the research and development work of your own field.
Very good 4: You specify with justifications the epistemological grounds and methods of your quantitative research. You competently examine the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative research. You assess the suitability of different quantitative materials and methods to solving different types of research assignments. You have very good preparedness to carry out quantitative research. You assess quantitative research and its applicability to the research and development work of your own field.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5:
You specify with justifications the epistemological grounds and methods of your quantitative research. You competently examine the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative research. You assess the suitability of different quantitative materials and methods to solving different types of research assignments. You have excellent preparedness to carry out quantitative research. You critically assess quantitative research and its applicability to the research and development work of your own field.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree