Numeracy and Quantitative Methods

Module Aims

1. To provide participants with the opportunity to learn and practice a range of quantitative techniques appropriate to their work context 
2. To facilitate the development of a critical appreciation for the challenges and limitations of quantitative research 

Module learning outcomes
At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to:

1. Discuss the key assumptions of quantitative research and the measurement of empirical phenomena 
2. Describe and evaluate a range of quantitative techniques suitable utilised in applied research
3. Construct variables and discuss their validity and reliability
4. Select appropriate quantitative techniques for particular research questions