Objective 

The objective of the course is to:

• Enhance the capacity of students to understand quantitative research processes; and 
• Strengthen the skills of students to conduct independent quantitative research.

Content 

This course focuses on: theoretical issues inherent in quantitative research, when to use quantitative techniques and types of quantitative techniques. It also deals with issues of validity, reliability and representativeness as well as design of research instruments, how to apply theoretical and conceptual frameworks, employ appropriate data collections and analysis techniques and writing of research reports. 

Mode of delivery

The content will be delivered through lectures, assigned data analysis, individual and group presentations.