Knowledge

The student ...

has insight into various quantitative methods and analyzes, and how these are used in the practical world
has knowledge of why quantitative methods are important and relevant
can explain the advantages and disadvantages of quantitative methods, and in which contexts different quantitative research designs are best suited
can explain how the problem statement, theory application, data collection method and analytical techniques affect the validity of the survey
has knowledge of collecting, evaluating, as well as using empirical data and analyzes in quantitative surveys
knows the different research designs used in quantitative surveys, and what significance these have for data collection and analysis

Skills

The student ...

can conduct a quantitative survey on his/her own
can choose approach, plan, carry out, analyze, and interpret statistical analysis
masters suitable analysis tool such as SPSS (SPSS is used throughout the course and all examples are solved using this tool)

General competence

The student ...

can collect and analyze quantitative data, and present relevant findings
has a critical approach to the method and use of analysis tools in others' empirically based work, such as research articles and market research

Subject description 6026

Quantitative Methods