soc5qsr quantitative skills for social research

QUANTITATIVE SKILLS FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

SOC5QSR

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Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject will provide an introduction to some important quantitative skills and data analysis techniques in social science research. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of quantitative methods, which covers survey and questionnaire design, secondary data and official statistics, and basic functions of SPSS. During the seminars, students will gain hands-on experience in using relevant software and conducting data analysis. Various examples will be drawn on to illustrate how the quantitative skills can be applied across disciplines. Through learning this subject, students are expected to develop basic quantitative skills that are widely used in academia and highly sought after by employers in both public and private sectors.

SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorXianbi Huang

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Available as ElectiveNo

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Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Must be enrolled in a Masters by coursework degree

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Learning resources

Social Research Methods

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorWalter, Maggie

Year2013

Edition/Volume3rd ed

PublisherOXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

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Analysing Social Science Data: 50 key problems in data analysis

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

Authorde Vaus, David

Year2002

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PublisherSAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD, UK

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

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Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Develop skills of using relevant software and conducting quantitative research
02. Engage in discussion with peers in class about quantitative research
03. Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of different quantitative methods
04. Implement and report on research practice
05. Understand and apply quantitative methods to addressing social issues

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