Quantitative Research PG (10441.1)

This unit aims to provide an introduction to quantitative analysis approaches in educational research settings. The unit focuses on providing students with practical abilities and skills in analysing quantitative data. Specifically, it will offer foundational knowledge of quantitative survey research. It will also introduce core parts of quantitative analyses, including group comparisons, prediction and factor analysis. The unit will offer opportunities for students to learn how to interpret and critique results of analyses and understand statistical write-ups. The unit combines a variety of teaching and learning activities including lectures, practical analyses, independent study, and group discussions.

Important Note: This unit is taught with the assumption that students have foundational knowledge of research methods and perspectives. All students will be required to enrol for this unit manually through the waiver process, specifying any past foundational research units they have completed to underpin their ability to understand and assimilate the content of this unit.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of foundational knowledge of quantitative research;
2. Demonstrate ability to design a quantitative survey study;
3. Demonstrate practical skills of core parts of statistical analyses; and
4. Demonstrate ability to review quantitative research papers critically.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

Permission required from the unit convener.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.