This unit introduces students to the major issues underpinning quantitative research in applied fields such as education and social work. It examines the relationship between research questions and appropriate study designs, as well as ethical considerations. Students will develop a broad-based understanding of a range of quantitative methods and their strengths and limitations.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Education |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Helen Watt, helen.watt@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Nicole Mockler, nicole.mockler@sydney.edu.au |
Paul Ginns, paul.ginns@sydney.edu.au | |
Tim Powers, tim.powers@sydney.edu.au | |
James Tognolini, jim.tognolini@sydney.edu.au | |
Helen Watt, helen.watt@sydney.edu.au | |
David Evans, david.evans@sydney.edu.au |