Trainers:
- Dr Ruth Plackett – Senior Research Fellow in Digital Health, King’s College London
- Dr Sarah Jasim – Research Fellow in Health and Social Care, LSE Care Policy and Evaluation Centre
About the course
This introductory course will provide an overview of the principles and practical application of quantitative research. It is particularly suited to PhD students and early-career researchers who are considering or currently using quantitative approaches, including those with little or no prior experience.
The course will cover key topics including:
- Understanding quantitative research and when to use it
- Designing quantitative studies, including sampling and measurement
- Introduction to common statistical methods, including correlation and regression
- Selecting appropriate statistical tests and analysing data
- Interpreting and reporting quantitative findings
Sessions will include interactive exercises, group discussions, practical examples and a brief demonstration of statistical analysis using R.