EDMED7057 Quantitative Research Methods in Education
This unit introduces students to the core quantitative research methodologies within educational research. At the end of the course, students will be able to apply the processes involved in conducting quantitative and mixed methods research, in particular forming a hypothesis, selecting and justifying methods of data collection, analysis and interpretation, specifically data generated in the context of Australian education sectors. Core research methods covered include experimental and correlational research designs. Students will acquire an understanding of the use of statistics in research. Ethical considerations from initial data collection through to data analysis and transparency in reporting are emphasised and guidelines considered. Students will be able to identify and access existing statistical data sets relevant to educational research. They will understand the purpose of undertaking a literature review before commencing a research project, develop literature search skills and examine literature for its assumptions and biases. Student will learn about the peer review process ¿ how it works and why it is important. Students will also develop their academic reading and writing ability to a graduate standard through critical reading of quantitative research in the field of education and writing tasks preparing them for their Professional Inquiry or Minor Thesis projects.
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) unit fee
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.
The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).
2025 student contribution amount: $578
2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $578
* If you are a continuing student (who commenced your course before 1 January 2021) you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.