MMM907 - Quantitative Research Methods
Unit details
| Year | 2027 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Credit point(s) | 1 |
| EFTSL value | 0.125 |
| Unit chair | Trimester 1: Zitong Sheng |
| Prerequisite | Nil |
| Corequisite | Nil |
| Incompatible with | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment | 1 x 3 hours on-campus seminar (recordings provided) each week |
| Typical study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Content
This unit focuses on quantitative research methods used in business disciplines. Learning content focuses on topics related to survey design and experimental research, including how to approach your research question and design studies applying these methodologies. The main objective is to provide you with the ability to conduct quantitative research and test hypotheses in your chosen field of study.
To achieve these aims, a range of statistical techniques are covered, focusing on methods suitable for survey and experimental research. Topics include multivariate techniques such as data handling and cleaning, analysis of variance and between-group analysis, multiple regression procedures, and factor analysis. Graduate researchers work on existing data sets to develop skills on how to write up research results based on findings from statistical analyses.
Learning outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
| ULO1 | Identify the quantitative analytical technique(s) most appropriate for evaluating a particular hypothesis. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO2 | Accurately perform quantitative data analysis of existing data sets using an appropriate statistical package. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO3: Digital literacy |
| ULO3 | Convert the results of quantitative data analyses into a well-articulated written narrative. | GLO2: Communication |
Note – From 2026, Deakin commenced introducing Graduate Attributes (GAs), which define the distinctive characteristics of a Deakin graduate. You may notice some units still refer to Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) during this transition period.
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: (Individual) | 5000 words (10 tasks x 500 words each) | 50% | Week 1 - 10 |
| Assessment 2: (Individual) Report | 2500 words | 50% | Week 14 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirements
Hurdle requirement: students must attempt ALL assessments
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for MMM907 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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