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Quantitative methods (3 cr)

Code: 3B00FH23-3003

General information


Enrolment period
17.01.2021 - 21.03.2021
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
22.03.2021 - 01.06.2021
Implementation has ended.
Credits
3 cr
Virtual portion
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
International Business
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
English
Seats
15 - 30
Degree programmes
Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
Adrian Somlósi-Kovács
Course
3B00FH23

Objectives (course unit)

After the course, the student will know
• the role of statistics in scientific methods
• the relevant statistical terminology
• the theory and basic steps of statistical analysis
After the course, the student will be able to
• apply the analytical techniques covered in the course
• present results from statistical analyses

Content (course unit)

What does quantitative research mean?
What does the term statistical significance mean?
What is probability theory?
How to choose an appropriate research method?
How to build a questionnaire?
How to collect and analyze data?
How to interpret the results?

The most important quantitative methods will be discussed and practiced in SPSS.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can determine and use the concepts and methods of quantitative research. The student takes responsibility for any of his duties in research activities and makes some contribution to a group.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student has the competence of explaining the concepts and methods of quantitative research and applying them in cases of reasonable difficulty. The student works actively, cooperates responsibly and constructively, both individually and in a group. The student can solve the given exercises and problems, as well as interpret the answers for the benefit of business projects and activities.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student knows the different approaches very well, can work with quantitative research methods individually. The student can produce correct solutions to research problems, as well as interpret the answers profoundly for the benefit of business projects and activities. The student makes a noticeable contribution to group work, cooperating responsibly, constructively, and flexibly.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Online. The e-learning material is available in Moodle. The contact days and personal consultations are flexible so that the course fits in everybody's timetable.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student can determine and use the concepts and methods of quantitative research. The student takes responsibility for any of his duties in research activities and makes some contribution to a group.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student has the competence of explaining the concepts and methods of quantitative research and applying them in cases of reasonable difficulty. The student works actively, cooperates responsibly and constructively, both individually and in a group. The student can solve the given exercises and problems, as well as interpret the answers for the benefit of business projects and activities.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student knows the different approaches very well, can work with quantitative research methods individually. The student can produce correct solutions to research problems, as well as interpret the answers profoundly for the benefit of business projects and activities. The student makes a noticeable contribution to group work, cooperating responsibly, constructively, and flexibly.

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