Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Institution:
Free University of Amsterdam
Course Title:
Quantitative Research Methodology
Course Number:
S_QNRM
Course Description:
In this course, students learn the basics of multivariate statistical techniques commonly used in quantitative research in communication science. The emphasis is on testing hypotheses about cause-and-effect relationships and the interpretation of the analysis results, both in experimental and in non-experimental research. This knowledge is useful not only for properly testing hypotheses yourself, but also for critically evaluating research conducted by others. This course teaches the theory and practice of quantitative research methods frequently used within communication science. The student learns the logic and purpose of experimental and observational research designs, as well as the advantages and disadvantages in terms of internal and external validity. Within the context of causal modelling, models with confounding variables, mediation and moderation will be discussed and results of analyses will be related to these causal models. Reliability analysis is applied in order to learn how to construct a reliable scale.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
INTS 399
Attachment Files:
Studyguide (49).pdf
