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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2010 - 2011
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Description The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the core principles underpinning quantitative and qualitative methods, allowing them to understand how each informs a distinctive mindset in the field, and to assess their respective suitability in studying particular dimensions of human behaviour. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. distinguish between quantitative and qualitative research orientations 2. identify the merits and demerits of combined multi-method studies in quality research journals 3. identify the appropriate uses of parametric and non-paramteric statistical techniques and the interpretation of associated statistical tests 4. demonstrate the ability to critique the relevance and quality of methodological detail presented in a range of research journal publications 5. evaluate the respective sampling modes in both quantitative and qualitative research | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities 1• Theoretical, contextual and organisational underpinnings for choosing quantitative and qualitative methods2• Quantitative and qualitative perspectives on the role of the researcher3• Research questions, and relevant ‘data’ as understood in both approaches4Probability, sampling, and distribution. Sampling in qualitative research.5• Hypotheses testing, power of test and confidence testing6• Non-parametric testing procedures7• Evaluation modes in quantitative and qualitative research8• Triangulation in business and management research | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ALPD | PhD |
ALPM | MA |
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AMPD | PhD |
AMPM | MSc |
AMPT | PhD-track |
ARPD | PhD |
ARPM | MSc |
ARPT | PhD-track |
BSPD | PhD |
BSPT | PhD-track |
BTPD | PhD |
BTPM | MSc |
BTPT | PhD-track |
CHPD | PhD |
CHPM | MSc |
CHPT | PhD-track |
CSPD | PhD |
CSPM | MA |
CSPT | PhD-track |
ESPD | PhD |
ESPM | MA |
ESPT | PhD-track |
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LGPM | MA |
LGPT | PhD-track |
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NSPM | MSc |
NSPT | PhD-track |
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PHPD | PhD |
PHPM | MSc |
PHPT | PhD-track |
SFPD | PhD |
SFPM | MSc |
SSPD | PhD |
SSPM | MSc |
SSPT | PhD-track |
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