Quantitative Methods (5op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Tavoitteet

After completion of the course the student is able to
- describe quantitative research process
- design a questionnaire
- apply the statistical descriptive methods using statistical SPSS software
- apply multivariable methods and statistical tests using statistical SPSS software.

Toteutustavat

Lectures and exercises (40 h).
Alternatively self-study exercises.

Suoritustavat

Active participation in lectures and completing the exercises.
Alternatively completing the self-study exercises.

Sisältö

The quantitative research process step by step: data collection, questionnaire design, descriptive statistics, statistical tests, multivariable methods (cluster analysis, factor analysis, regression analysis, logistic regression analysis).

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.

Sufficient and satisfactory (1-2): Performance is lacking in scope, superficial, or corresponds poorly to the assignment. The author merely lists things out of context or addresses them one-sidedly. The work may contain errors or obscurities.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

Good and very good (3-4): Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify. The author has addressed the issue comprehensively. The work may contain some deficiencies.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

Excellent (5): Performance delineates an extensive whole and the author can apply knowledge in a multifaceted way or place it in various contexts. The work manifests independency and insight, and it is a flawless entity that involves justified thinking or critical contemplation. The work is well written and implemented.