This unit is an advanced study of the quantitative research methods used in organisational analysis and management research and writing. Topics include (1) research objectives and contexts appropriate to the use of quantitative research methods; (2) maintaining correspondence between theoretical concepts and empirical constructs and measures; (3) sampling strategies and issues; (4) assessment of the appropriateness of archival data for an intended research purpose; (5) survey of advanced statistical methods for discovering associations between variables; (6) use of analytic models and dynamic simulation in quantitative research; and (7) use of statistical software packages such as SPSS.... -- Course Website
Prerequisites: MGMT6791 Business Research: Principles and Processes
