Quantitative Research (YZWZ0120)

Quantitative Research, 5 cr - YZWZ0120

Quantitative Research (YZWZ0120-3001), 26.01.2021 – 27.04.2021,
5 cr (YHS19S1, ...) — Online learning + -
Language of instruction

English

Timing

26.01.2021 - 27.04.2021

Lecturer(s)

Shabnamjit Hundal

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

The primary modes of delivery are face-to-face learning (lectures, workshops, presentations), distance learning (e.g. online lectures and presentations) and blended learning.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Field, A. (2017). Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS Statistics. SAGE publications.
Multiple Data Sets
SPSS
Microsoft Excel

Campus

Main Campus

Learning assignments and student workload

You will be required to required to invest 135 hours approximately and the break up of the total time is as below:
Lectures: 40 hours
Data Analysis Lab Session: 15 Hours
Assignment Preparations: 30 Hours
Examination Preparations: 40 Hours
Miscellaneous: 10 Hours

Enrollment

04.01.2021 - 10.01.2021
Groups
- YHS19S1
- YBB19S1
- ZJA20SH
Seats

10 - 60

Assessment methods

Avoin AMK 5 (not translated)

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Share of virtual studies

5 cr

Unit

Liiketoimintayksikkö
Quantitative Research (YZWZ0120-3002), 11.01.2021 – 21.05.2021,
5 cr (YSP20S1) — Face-to-face, Online learning + -
Language of instruction

English

Timing

11.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

Lecturer(s)

Sanna Sihvonen, Ben Waller

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

lectures, group work, individual studying, assignments

Campus

Main Campus

Enrollment

02.11.2020 - 30.11.2020
Groups
- YSP20S1
Seats

15 - 30

Assessment methods

Avoin amk opetus 5 paikkaa (not translated)

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face, Online learning

Share of virtual studies

3 cr

Unit

Hyvinvointiyksikkö

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.

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.

Face-to-face learning and distance learning

Field, A. (2017). Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS Statistics. SAGE publications.

Finnish students can use the following materials:
Vilkka, H. 2007. Tutki ja mittaa. Määrällisen tutkimuksen perusteet. (e-book)
Kimmo Vehkalahti (2008): Kyselytutkimuksen mittarit ja menetelmät.
KvantiMOTV. Kvantitatiivisten menetelmien tietovaranto. Tampereen yliopisto. http://www.fsd.uta.fi/menetelmaopetus/intro.html
Metsämuuronen, J. 2011. Tutkimuksen tekemisen perusteet ihmistieteissä, International Methelp Oy. E-book.
Heikkilä, T. 2010. Tilastollinen tutkimus. Edita.
Holopainen, M & Pulkkinen, P. 2012. Tilastolliset menetelmät. WSOY.
Kananen, J. 2014 Tilasto-ohjelman käyttö kvantitatiivisessa tutkimuksessa.
Kananen, J. 2008. Kvantti: kvantitatiivinen tutkimus alusta loppuun. Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu.

Bachelor's degree

0-5

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.

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.

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.

Quantitative Research, 5 cr - YZWZ0120

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