Unit name | Advanced Quantitative Research |
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Unit code | SOCIM3133 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Whillans |
Open unit status | Not open |
Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods or equivalent. |
Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
School/department | School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
Building on the teaching provided in the unit, Quantitative Social Research, this covers more advanced techniques of quantitative analysis; problems that commonly occur and the various methods of presentation of quantitative material. Specific topics include normal distributions and t-tests; ANOVA; correlation and regression; multivariate linear regression; residuals and interaction; logistic regression; log linear models; factor analysis; the use of comparative datasets; and the writing of quantitative reports.
Aims:
The unit will be taught through blended learning methods, including a mix of synchronous and asynchronous teaching activities
Students will be assessed by one coursework project at the end of the Semester. This will take the form of a detailed piece of analysis of a survey dataset, equivalent to a 4000 word essay.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
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Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.