1       Brief description of aims and content

This module presents quantitative research methods from a social science perspective, knowledge about research processes and problems, measured data, and statistical methods using appropriate tools for data analysis. Finally the module ends up with a section of presentation to enable students to present their research skills.

2       Learning Outcomes

A. Knowledge and Understanding

At the end of the programme students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of

1. Quantitative research methods from a social science perspective
2. How research problems, measured data, and statistical method affect the choice of statistical description and analysis

B. Cognitive/ Intellectual Skills/ Application of Knowledge 

At the end of the programme students should be able to:

1. Have the ability to implement quantitative studies in the area of electronic government and related fields in social science
2.  Have knowledge about possibilities and restraints with statistical methods for problem solving
3.   Have skills in assessing methods carried out in studies in the field of electronic government and
related fields of social science from a critical perspective

C. Communication/ICT/Numeracy/Analytic Techniques/Practical Skills

At the end of the programme students should be able to:

1. Have the ability to communicate scientific research among the relevant stakeholders and IS research community.

D. General transferable skills

At the end of the programme students should be able to:

1.  Have skills in using quantitative methods in the area of Information Systems research.

3       Indicative Content

                 i.   Introduction to quantitative methods

               ii.   The research process

             iii.   Data collection

             iv.   Analysis

               v.   Tools for statistical analysis

             vi.   Presentation

4       Learning and Teaching Strategy

Only 18 hours of lectures shall be provided with a significant assignment in built to pass.

This module will be carried forward with all other modules as assignment or mini project whatever is applicable depending on theoretical or practical nature of the modules. The basic strategy is to encourage students to work independently. 

5       Assessment Strategy

In-course assessments add up to 100% and cover assignment, seminars, and opposition.

6       Assessment Criteria:

For the assignment, criteria will be drawn up appropriate to the topic, based on the learning outcomes.