Quantitative Methods for Evaluation (MAST90078)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
Contact information
Term 2
Subject Coordinator: joshua.mcgrane@unimelb.edu.au
Admission and enrolment: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
| Availability | Term 2 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject provides students with an introduction to the collection, analysis and reporting of quantitative data in research and evaluation studies. Topics will include: Philosophy of quantitative methodology; types of data; samples and populations; descriptive and inferential statistics; exploratory and confirmatory data analysis; survey design and questionnaire construction; and displaying data using SPSS.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject it is expected that students should be able to:
- understand the key terms, concepts and philosophical foundations of quantitative research;
- read and interpret quantitative research; select and apply a range of statistical techniques and procedures that are commonly used in applied research and evaluation; and
- present the results of analyses using appropriate tabular and graphical displays.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
MAST90070 Introduction to Quantitative Methods
Recommended background knowledge
It is preferable to have completed the subject EDUC90848 Applied Research for Evaluation prior to commencement of this subject.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Assignment 1 - Case study
| Week 6 | 30% |
Online quiz 1
| Week 8 | 10% |
Online quiz 2
| Week 8 | 10% |
Assignment 2 – Case study and quantitative analysis design
| Week 9 | 50% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Term 2 - Online
Coordinator Joshua McGrane Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 28 April 2025 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should familiarize themselves with the online platform and introduce themselves on the discussion board. Teaching period 5 May 2025 to 29 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 29 April 2025 Census date 23 May 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 13 June 2025 Assessment period ends 6 July 2025 Term 2 contact information
Subject Coordinator: joshua.mcgrane@unimelb.edu.au
Admission and enrolment: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025