Quantitative Research MethodsLaajuus (2 cr)

Course unit code: LC00FY38

General information

Credits: 2 cr

Objective

The student
• is able able to design and implement surveys, analyze raw data and and asses the reliability and validity of the research
• can use spreasheets and suitable programmes to interpret results and present them in an illustrative form
• develops an understanding how data analytics is used to solve business problems and to support decision making in sourcing.

Content

• Quantitative research process and implementation
• Questionnaire design and data collection
• Data analysis and descriptive statistics

Qualifications

Business Mathematics and Statistics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well, although there are still areas where knowledge and skills need to be improved
• has a good understanding of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course and is able to carry out a reasoned analysis
• is able to apply what they have learned in leisure, learning and working life situations
• understands the importance of expertise in business and is able to analyse their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks
• has an excellent command of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course
• is able to analyse clearly and reasonably and propose practical development measures
• has a good ability to apply what they have learned in leisure, learning and working life situations
• is able to analyse expertise in business and their own development towards expertise.