Research Methods I: Quantitative Research

FSE Campus Venlo

Research Methods I: Quantitative Research

Full course description

Students will be introduced in research methodology by lectures, assignments and self-study. Students will learn why theoretical backgrounds are important to develop hypotheses that can be tested, will learn how to select a suitable study population, how to define and choose appropriate exposure and outcome measures fitting the hypotheses and what this means for internal and external validity. In order to enhance learning, students need to apply this by writing the introduction and part of the research methods of a study proposal on one of the topics provided by the staff and to peer review each others work.

Course objectives

Intended Learning Outcomes:

To describe the empirical cycle and recall the different research steps.
To explain the purpose of a research question and hypotheses.
To formulating a research question and hypotheses using appropriate wording based on their selected study design.
To search for and critically read research publications relevant to their chosen topic.
To design a theoretical framework to investigate a research question.
To select an appropriate study population for their selected topic.
To recognize different forms of study designs, their advantages and disadvantages.
To recognize the concepts of validity and reliability in research and reflect on these in their selected topic.
To practice how to give and receive feedback.

Research Methods I: Quantitative Research