Quantitative research methods Field of study: Social Work
Programme code: W3-N1SP19.2023

Module name: Quantitative research methods
Module code: W3-SP-S1-MBI
Programme code: W3-N1SP19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The main task of the course is to prepare for the implementation of quantitative empirical research. During this period, students will be familiarized with the characteristics of a quantitative research project, the stages of the research process in a quantitative research project and their consequences for the operation of research preparation and implementation. They also learn about the methods and techniques used in quantitative research, the associated requirements, and the advantages and limitations of their use. They know the construction of the most specific tools (in particular questionnaires) and the principles of elaborating the obtained results.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
is aware of the need to expand the acquired knowledge and improve skills in conducting empirical research for professional social work [K01]
 PS1_K01 [4/5] PS1_K05 [2/5]
has basic research skills, can construct basic survey research tools, can assess the suitability of basic research methods and techniques for specific tasks [U01]
 PS1_U01 [3/5] PS1_U02 [4/5] PS1_U03 [2/5] PS1_U04 [3/5]
is able to design and conduct quantitative empirical studies [U02]
 PS1_U02 [4/5] PS1_U06 [3/5]
knows the terminology of social research methodology used in the field of social work research and related disciplines [W01]
 PS1_W01 [3/5] PS1_W05 [3/5] PS1_W06 [3/5]
knows designing and conducting quantitative empirical research, knows selected methods, techniques and research tools in the social sciences [W02]
 PS1_W05 [4/5] PS1_W06 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [01] 20 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work K01 U01 U02 W01 W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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