• Quantitative Research (YZWZ0120-3003),
         10.01.2022 – 26.03.2022,  5 cr  (YBB20S1, ...) — Face-to-face, Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    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.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    Bachelor's degree
    Course contents
    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
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    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 - grade 3 and 4
    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 - grade 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.

    Language of instruction

    English

    Location and time

    The course is held in the autumn semester. There will be a two-hour long lecture and one hour of workshop per week.

    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 hyflex learning mode.

    Lecturer(s)

    Shabnamjit Hundal

    Campus

    Main Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Exam will be held during the last week of the course and details of the exam date, timings and venue will be notified at the learning platform. The retake exam will be held once in the Spring semester and Autumn semester.

    Internationality

    There are possibilities of having collaborations with other universities in Finland and abroad with respect to joint research, and corporate projects.

    Timing

    10.01.2022 - 26.03.2022

    Enrollment

    01.11.2021 - 24.01.2022

    Groups
    • YBB20S1
    • YHS20S1
    Seats

    0 - 40

    Degree Programme

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

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face, Online learning

    Share of virtual studies

    2 cr

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Business