Quantative Methods in M&E

This course introduces approaches to data collection and analysis. In the quantitative methods sessions, examine quantitative research designs and their applications in evaluation, explore sampling methods, and learn to develop quantitative measurement tools. Design simple surveys, and become familiar with varied types of quantitative instruments. Also, analyze quantitative studies to understand implications of findings for effectiveness and sustainability, as well as secondary data sets to understand the basics of statistical relationships and modeling. COURSE TOPICS:      Introduction: Getting quantitative research designs right     Gathering your own data: Beginning survey design     Basic descriptive statistics: Mean, median, mode, minimum, maximum, range, and visualization     Advanced descriptive statistics: Interquartile range and standard deviation     Correlation + introduction to inferential statistics     Inferential statistics: Introduction to RStudio and t-tests     Inferential statistics continued: Chi square and ANOVA This is an instructor-led virtual course with weekly asynchronous modules. Students are required to attend at least three of the seven synchronous live sessions.