Core Course
PSY104 – Quantitative Research Methods
Course Unit Code: PSY104
Type Of Unit: Compulsory 
Level of Course Unit: Undergraduate
Year of Study: Year 1
Semester: Semester 1
Number of ECTS Credits: 7.5
Class Contact Hours: 36
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites
None
Course Objectives
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts and practices of quantitative research in psychology. This foundational course aims to familiarize students with the principles of quantitative research design, basic data collection methods, and introductory data analysis techniques. Students will learn how to approach psychological research questions systematically and ethically.Â
Learning Outcomes
Students are expected to:
- Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of quantitative research methods.
- Develop basic skills in designing quantitative research studies.
- Learn introductory techniques for collecting and organizing quantitative data.
- Analyze basic quantitative data and interpret results.
- Recognize and uphold ethical standards in conducting quantitative research.
Course Content
Week 1: Introduction to Quantitative Research in Psychology
Week 2: Basic Research Design and Hypothesis Formation
Week 3: Introduction to Sampling Methods
Week 4: Basic Data Collection Techniques (Surveys, Questionnaires)
Week 5: Introduction to Measurement and Psychometrics
Week 6: Fundamentals of Descriptive Statistics
Week 7: Introduction to Ethical Issues in Quantitative Research
Week 8: Analyzing Data: Mean, Median, Mode
Week 9: Introduction to Data Visualization
Week 10: Reporting Quantitative Research Findings
Week 11: Basic Research Project Planning
Week 12: Review and Practical Application: Mini Quantitative Research ProjectTop of Form
Course Features
Teaching methodology: Lecture
Assessment: Midterm & Final Exam (30% & 30%): Both exams will cover the entire course and include multiple-choice, short-answer, and essay questions.
Group assignment (25%): Students will collaboratively design and execute a basic quantitative research study, including data collection and preliminary analysis, and present their findings. This will be delivered in both paper format and a brief presentation.
Individual assignment (5%): Students will critically analyze a simple published quantitative research study.
Presence and Participation (10%): Active participation in class discussions is required.
Readings
Gravetter, F. J., & Forzano, L. B. (2018). Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences (6th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Selected introductory research papers and case studies provided by the instructor.
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