Teaches quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection, and statistical analysis for technical fields.
Course overview
GNED 5490 Research Methods and Statistics introduces you to the practical methods used to gather and analyse data in technical and professional settings. You will learn how to plan a study, collect information, and use statistics to support your conclusions. The course covers both quantitative approaches, which deal with numbers, and qualitative approaches, which focus on words and observations.
You will work through real-world scenarios, building a research project from start to finish. This includes writing a clear proposal, choosing the right tools for data collection, and running basic statistical tests. The goal is to help you understand how data drives decision-making in your future career.
Who takes this course
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
- Design quantitative and qualitative research studies for technical applications.
- Select appropriate sampling methods and data collection instruments.
- Apply basic statistical tests to analyse numerical data sets.
- Interpret statistical results and communicate findings in technical reports.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Midterm examination | 30 |
| Research project proposal | 20 |
| Data analysis report | 30 |
| Final examination | 20 |