Further Quantitative Research Methods

Code

BUSI4533

School

Nottingham University Business School China

Level

4

Credits

10

Semesters

Spring China

Summary

ANOVA, t-test, correlation, multiple regression, reliability.

Target Students

Business School MSc students subject to compliance with module choice requirements, as listed in the degree programme specification. In addition, other MA/MSc students subject to the discretion of the Director of MSc Programmes.

Classes

• One 2-hour lecture each week for 6 weeks
• One 1-hour computing each week for 5 weeks

17 contact hours, 83 hours of self-study time.

Assessment

• 80% Coursework: Individual Coursework (3,000 words)
• 20% Active Class Participation

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Learning Objectives & Outcomes Please tick all that apply - including at least one under each heading

Knowledge and understanding: This module develops a knowledge and understanding of:
Tools and techniques for transforming (big) data into useful information for business analysis and decision support

Intellectual Skills: This module develops:

Being able to think critically and be creative: manage the creative processes in self and others; organise thoughts, analyse, synthesise and critically appraise. This includes the capability to identify assumptions, evaluate statements in terms of evidence, detect false logic or reasoning, identify implicit values, define terms adequately and generalise appropriately

Being able to solve complex problems and make decisions: establish criteria, using appropriate decision-making techniques including identifying, formulating and solving business problems; and the ability to create, identify and evaluate options; the ability to implement and review decisions

Using information and knowledge effectively in order to abstract meaning from information and to share knowledge, including the use of quantitative skills

Professional Practical Skills: This module develops:

The ability to conduct research and enquiry into business and management issues either individually or as part of a team through research design, the collection and analysis of quantitative data, synthesis and reporting

Transferable (key) Skills: This module develops:

Effective communication: networking, listening, oral and written communication of complex ideas and arguments, using a range of media, including the preparation of business reports

High personal effectiveness: critical self-awareness, self-reflection and self-management; time management; conflict  resolution, displaying commercial acumen, the ability to continue to learn through reflection on practice and experience

Conveners

• Dr Fifi Wang