SRU6024

Quantitative
Research
Methods
INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

Faculty of Science and Mathematics

Sultan Idris Education University

SESSION 2016/2017

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INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

Faculty : Science and Mathematics

Department :
Semester : 2
Session : 2016/2017
Course Name : Quantitative Research Methods
Course Code : SRU6024
Credit Hour : 4
Pre requisite : None

LECTURERS INFORMATION:

Name : Dr. Che Nidzam bt Che Ahmad (Coordinator)

E-mail : nidzam@fsmt.upsi.edu.my
Telephone number : 01548797375
Room number : PRM 4, Level 2, Block 1, KSAS, Proton City

Name : Dr. Hafsah Taha

E-mail : hafsah@fsmt.upsi.edu.my
Telephone number : 01548797347
Room number : PRM 9, Level 2, Block 2, KSAS, Proton City

COURSE SYNOPSIS:

The course covers different types of quantitative research methods and statistical
techniques. Topics in research methods include: primary and secondary data
analysis, sampling, survey design, and experimental designs. Topics in
quantitative techniques include: descriptive and inferential statistics, general
linear models, and non-linear models.

(Kursus ini merangkumi pelbagai jenis kaedah penyelidikan kuantitatif dan teknik
statistik. Topik dalam kaedah penyelidikan meliputi: analisis data primer dan
sekunder, pensampelan, rekabentuk tinjauan, dan rekabentuk eksperimen. Topik
dalam teknik kuantitatif: statistik deskriptif dan inferensi, model linear, dan model
tak linear).

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RATIONALE OF THE COURSE:

To expose students to basic knowledge in quantitative research methodology that they
are able to apply suitable approach and method in conducting research.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Analyze aspects related to quantitative research and provide justifications.

(C4)
2. Design a questionnaire and apply sampling techniques. (C6, A3)
3. Apply the appropriate approach in controlling the quantitative
investigation. (C6, P6)
4. Analyzing quantitative research data through appropriate statistical
methods and prepare reports. (C6, P5, A3, CT5)

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS:
Critical thinking, communication, problem solving, lifelong learning and information
management skills.

REFERENCE:

Main reference:

1. Ary. D., Jacobs, L.C., Razavieh, A., & Sorenson, C. K. (2009). Introduction
to research in education (8th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

ADDITIONAL REFERENCES:

1. Coakes, S.J., & Steed, L.G. (2000). SPSS analysis without anguish
version 11 for windows. Brisbane: John Wiley & Sons.
2. Grimm, L. G. (1993). Statistical Applications for the Behavioral Sciences.
Chicago: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
3. Hair. J. F., Anderson, R. E., Tatham. R. L., & Black. W. C. (1998).
Multivariate Data Analysis. (5th. Ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey:
Prentice-Hall International, Inc.
4. Healey, J.F. (2002). Statistics: A tool for social research (6th ed.). Belmont,
CA: Wadsworth Thomson Learning.
5. Peck, R., & Devore, J. L. (2007). Statistics: The exploration & analysis of
data. Pacific Grove, CA: Duxbury Press.
6. Weaver, A. (2005). Good-natured statistics. Martinsville, IN: Bookman
Publishing.

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METHODS OF SOFT SKILLS EMBEDDED:

Activity KOM BKMM PBPM KKBP KKU KKP EM

Individual assignment

Group assignment

Presentation

Mini project

Abbreviation Skills

KOM Communication Skill

BKMM Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills

PBPM Continuous Learning and Information Management

KKBP Team Work Skills

KKU Entrepreneurial Skills

KKP Leadership Skill

EM Professional Ethics and Moral

STUDENTS PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

Course Work Percentage

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Details LO %

Individual assignment LO1 10

Group assignment LO2, LO3, LO4 30

Presentation LO1, LO2, LO3 20

Mini project LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4 40

Total 100%

GRADING SCALE:

GPA/CGPA
MARKS (POINTS INTERVAL) GRADE

80-100 A 4.00

75- 79 A- 3.75

70-74 B+ 3.45

65-69 B 3.00

60-64 C+ 2.75

59-0 F 0.00

SOFT SKILS GRADING SCALE:

Scale Description

4 Excellent

3 Good

2 Moderate

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Rubrics are as in Buku Panduan Kemahiran Insaniah / Soft

Skills Guide Book

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WEEKLY TEACHING SCHEDULE:

Abbreviation Activity Abbreviation Assessment

LD Lecture and discussion IA Individual Assignment

H Hands-on Activities GA Group Assignment

LR Library Research P Presentation

P Presentation M Mini Proposal

Week Chapter/Topic Soft T&L Assessment

Learning outcomes skills Activities

At the end of each week, the students

should be able to:

Introduction
1,2 LO1, LO2 KOM, LD, P IA
Introduction, principles, standards and BKMM,
rules of quantitative research.
Research problem IA
3,4 LO1, LO2 KOM, LR, LD, P
Diverse definition of research problems. BKMM,
Validity and Reliability PBPM
Determination of validity and reliability of
instruments

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Questionnaire and survey data collection IA

5,6 LO1,LO2, LO3, LO4 KOM, LR, LD, P
Questionnaire design and data collection BKMM,
methods. PBPM,

Quantitative Research design

7, 8 LO1,LO2, LO3 KOM, LR, LD, P IA
Quasi-experimental research BKMM,
PBPM
Descriptive research

Correlational research

Survey research

Evaluation research

Probability and Sampling IA

9,10 LO1,LO2, LO3 KOM, LR, LD, P
Basic concepts of probability, sampling BKMM,
and sampling design. PBPM

Univariate analysis IA
11 LO1,LO2, LO3 KOM, LR, LD, P
Univariate analysis methods. BKMM,
Hypothesis testing PBPM
Methods of hypothesis testing
T test and Chi square test
12 LO1,LO2, LO3 KOM, LR, LD, P IA
T test techniques and Chi square test in BKMM,
analyzing quantitative data PBPM

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Presentation of mini projects

13,14 LO1,LO2, LO3, LO4 KOM, LR, LD, P GA, P
Construct questionnaires/tests
BKMM,
Validate
PBPM
Reliability
Pilot test
Report

Reminder:
1. Students are required to attend all meetings specified for a course in the form of lectures/tutorials/practical, including the compulsory
attendance (CA) determined by the Faculty(item 13.1 Course Work Mode and item 14.1 Mixed Mode)
2. Students who do not comply with the above regulations for any course without reasons acceptable to the Senate will not be allowed to sit for
the examination for that course. (item 13.2 Course Work Mode and item 14.2 Mixed Mode)
3. Students who do not fulfil 80% of attendance for lectures/tutorials/practical will be barred from sitting for the examination. (item 13.3 Course
Work Mode and item 14.3 Mixed Mode)
4. Student who has to represent UPSI/State/Country in activity that is directed by the government or UPSI, is required to obtain a
recommendation letter from the Dean of Faculty and must be approved by the Institute of Graduate Studies.

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