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Quantitative Methods for Evaluation (MAST90078)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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Contact information
Term 2
Subject Coordinator: joshua.mcgrane@unimelb.edu.au
Admission and enrolment: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
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Overview
| Availability | Term 2 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject provides students with the knowledge and skills to conduct quantitative analysis and interpret statistical data in research and evaluation contexts. Students will learn to select appropriate quantitative approaches based on evaluation questions, data types, and analytical purposes. Through hands-on activities, students will develop competencies in sampling strategies, survey analysis, descriptive and inferential statistics, and data visualisation. The subject emphasises exploratory and confirmatory data analysis, interpretation of statistical results, and effective communication of quantitative findings to diverse audiences. Students will work with statistical software to conduct analyses and prepare professional reports.
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: 6 November 2025