EDUC 7021 - Advanced Quantitative Educational Research

North Terrace Campus - Summer - 2016

This topic aims to prepare students to select and employ appropriate analytical procedures for the examination of data collected in surveys, quasi-experimental research studies and longitudinal studies as well as to draw appropriate conclusions and interpret the research findings from such studies. The course concentrates on an understanding of and on the use of the analytical procedures of linear regression, path analysis, multiple regression, factor analysis, cluster analysis, analysis of variance and covariance, partial least squares path analysis, and structural equation modelling using SPSS, AMOS and LISREL. In addition, the problems of multilevel analysis are examined and an understanding and experience in the use of the analytical procedure of hierarchical linear modelling is provided both for studies of growth and of school and classroom effects. The HLM and MPlus programs are introduced as appropriate procedures for multilevel analysis. The implications of the choice of a particular multivariate analytical procedure for the design of quantitative research studies in the social and behavioural sciences are considered.

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Course Details

Course Code	EDUC 7021
Course	Advanced Quantitative Educational Research
Coordinating Unit	School of Education
Term	Summer
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	EDUC 7011 Introduction to Quantitative Educational Research
Assumed Knowledge	EDUC 7001/7001NA Educational Inquiry, EDUC 7054/7054NA Research Design
Assessment	Practical portfolio 20%, Group presentation 30%, Report 50%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Igusti Darmawan

Name	Dr. I Gusti Ngurah Darmawan
Location	Room 834, Level 8, 10 Pulteney Street
Telephone	8313 5788
Email	igusti.darmawan@adelaide.edu.au
Course Website

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Foster students’ understanding of the researcher’s work (model)
2	Introduce students to procedures for collecting and storing of data in educational research
3	Introduce students to procedures for analysis of multivariate and multilevel data
4	Promote students’ competence and confidence in using computer based procedures for the data analysis
5	Develop students’ ability to understand and master the handling of data and employ proper analyses
6	Develop students’ understanding of output derived from statistical procedures and to converting such output to understandable statements in English

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Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	5,6
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	2,3,4

Learning & Teaching Modes

A balance between ‘student centred’ and ‘teacher centred’ approaches to learning with emphasis on fostering an engaging learning pedagogy will be used in this course. Lectures will be supported by discussions and problem-solving practicals using statistical programs which will require active participation from students.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Contact time : 24 hours (12 hours lectures, 12 hours practicals)
Non-contact time : 120 hours (readings, home works, and assignments)

Learning Activities Summary

Schedule
Week 1	Introduction to Multivariate and Multilevel Analysis Correlational Procedures in Data Analysis Missing values
Week 2	Linear and Multiple Regression Least Square estimates
Week 3	Cluster Analysis
Week 4	Multidimesional Scaling
Week 5	Exploratory Factor Analysis and its use
Week 6	Confirmatory Factor Analysis
Week 7	Introduction to Path Analysis
Week 8	Partial Least Square Path Analysis
Week 9	Structured Equation Modelling 1
Week 10	Structured Equation Modelling 2
Week 11	Hierarchical Linear Modelling 1
Week 12	Hierarchical Linear Modelling 2

Small Group Discovery Experience

Students are required to show competence in working with multivariate and multilevel data. There will be small group hands-on activities every week, and students are required to submit their works by the beginning of the next class.

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Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assignment 1 : Practical portfolio
Type : Formative and Summative (Individual)
Due Date : The following session
Weighting : 30%
Learning objectives : 1, 2, 4, 6

Assignment 2 : Report 1
Type : Summative (Individual)
Due Date : Week 8
Weighting : 35%
Learning objectives : 1, 3, 5, 6

Assignment 3 : Report 2
Type : Summative (Individual)
Due Date : Week 14
Weighting : 35%
Learning objectives : 1, 3, 5, 6

Assessment Related Requirements

Students are required to attend all practicals.
Criteria that will be used to assess students’ work will be distributed and discussed in class.
To gain a pass, a mark of at least 50% must be obtained on ALL assessed components as well as a total of at least 50% overall.

Assessment Detail

Assessment 1: Practical Portfolio
Students are required to show competence in working with multivariate and multilevel data. There will be hands-on activities every week, and students are required to submit their works by the beginning of the next class.

Assignments 2 and 3: Reports 1 and 2
Your are required to show competence in analysing data using at least two data analysis procedures (one procedure in each report). You can use your own dataset or one of those made available in the course, or with special permission, a dataset of your choosing. You will need to address the following in each of your reports:

Formulate one or more research questions to address
Specify hypotheses that you will test empirically
Identify statistical methods appropriate for your data and analysis
Conduct the analyses
Interpret the results of your statistical analyses in terms of the research questions and hypotheses you defined at the onset of the study.

Submission

Students must retain a copy of all assignments submitted.
All individual assignments must be attached to an Assignment Cover Sheet which must be signed and dated by the student before submission.
All group assignments must be attached to a Group Assignment Cover Sheet which must be signed and dated by all group members before submission. All team members are expected to contribute approximately equally to a group assignment.
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Requests for extensions will be considered only if they are made three days before the due date for which the extension is being sought. Students must apply to the lecturer concerned on the ‘Application for Extension’ form at the back of the Academic Program Handbook

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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