Quantitative Research Methods

Education facts

Code: GTR2DG

The course introduces students to quantitative research. The course is organised into two parts. In part one, the The course introduces students to quantitative research. The course is organised into two parts. In part one, the quantitative research paradigm is highlighted along with issues related to research ethics and research quality. Thereafter, emphasis is on survey research design as one of the most common quantitative research strategies. More concretely, typical steps in survey research design are presented and applied. In the second part of the course, various methods of data analysis are presented. The course includes exercises in descriptive and inferential statistical analysis using real world survey data. An important aspect of the course is to engage students in the identification of potential sources of bias related to survey design.

Entry requirements

60 credits

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Quantitative Research Methods

  Dalarna University

  Borlänge

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 8 November 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %