Quantitative Research Methods, Effectiveness (incl. SPSS) (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- masters the research process step by step
- masters the basic knowledge of quantitative research methods
- masters the ethical aspects of quantitative research
- masters the reliability aspects of quantitative research
- is able to broadly describe the results of research
- is able to describe the process of an effectiveness study
- is able to evaluate the impact of services based on statistical tests

Content (course unit)

Quantitative research process and methodology
Preparation of the questionnaire and the use of the e-form editor Quantitative research ethics, validity and reliability
Using of the SPSS statistical program
Effectiveness study

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Approved
The student knows the basic statistical concepts and scales and is able to produce indicators from the data.
The student is able to carry out statistical tests (SPSS), interpret the results of statistical tests and draw conclusions.


Failed
The student has incomplete knowledge of the key statistical concepts, scales and indicators.
The student is unable to carry out statistical tests, interpret statistical test results and draw conclusions.

Location and time

1. lähikerta B3-18 (tietokoneluokka) pe 9.9. klo 12.30
2. - 4. lähikerrat mahdollisuus osallistua myös etänä (hybridiopetus).

Assessment methods and criteria

Tentti, ajankohta sovitaan myöhemmin

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Luennot, harjoitukset tunnilla, etätehtävät

Learning materials

- Moodleen tuleva materiaali.
- Heikkilä, Tarja: Tilastollinen tutkimus