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Offerings

MURDOCH-S1-EXT-2022-ONGOING
MURDOCH-S1-INT-2022-ONGOING
MURDOCH-S2-EXT-2021-ONGOING
MURDOCH-S2-INT-2021-ONGOING

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Learning outcomes

1.

Understand the theoretical and practical bases quantitative research

2.

Appreciate the strengths and limitations of quantitative approaches to research

3.

Demonstrate how to carry out basic quantitative analyses

4.

Demonstrate how to interpret the findings of quantitative research and critique representative research studies

5.

Reflect on research topics of interest and the suitability of quantitative and mixed methods designs

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Additional information

Unit content:

The unit introduces the key concepts and debates around quantitative research approaches, and provides opportunities to develop relevant practical skills. Topics include: 1) Characteristics and types of quantitative methods, 2) Designing quantitative methods studies, 3) Analysing and interpreting data, 4) Reading and critiquing studies using quantitative methods.