NBS8268 : Quantitative Methods for Business Research (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Shoaib Ul Haq
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module aims to introduce students to quantitative research methods used in organisational analysis and management research and writing. This module aims to explain commonly used statistical terms and methods, demonstrate how to interpret findings and provide students with the knowledge and skills to critically appraise research methodology.
Outline Of Syllabus
Topics to be covered include (1) research objectives and contexts appropriate to the use of quantitative research methods; (2) scientific method; (3) sampling strategies and issues; (4) development and validity of measures (5) survey of advanced statistical methods for discovering associations between variables; (6) correlation and regression. Effective use of several quantitative research methods is illustrated through a close reading of research papers drawn from several disciplines in management and social sciences.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 15 | 1:00 | 15:00 | PIP lecture |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 33:00 | 33:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | PIP workshops |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 19:00 | 19:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures will take place within the guided practical sessions to introduce ideas and provide knowledge of methods and terminology. Practical sessions provide the opportunity for students to work through examples. Workshops will provide the opportunity for consideration and reflection.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | A | 100 | A 2000 word individual assignment. |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | N/A |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The formative assessment provides students with the opportunity to have formative feedback on their understanding of the quantitative methods and techniques generally. The individual written report provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to make decisions about what research to trust, how to conduct research, how to improve design and how to undertake quantitative data analysis.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
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