BEW4010 Quantitative research methodology
Faculty of Business and Economics
BEW4010 Quantitative research methodology is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BEW4010
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BEW4010
No unit lists BEW4010 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B3702 or B5003.
Overview
This unit provides an in-depth introduction to quantitative research methods which are foundational to business research. The methodological knowledge and skills developed from this unit will enable you to undertake an independent research project, which involves quantitative inquiry. Using real-life data sets, selected statistical tools and data visualisation packages, this unit prepares you to critically analyse and interpret evidence, construct reasoned arguments, and communicate data-driven solutions in solving business problems. Topics of this unit include survey studies/correlational field studies; forms of regression; analysis of variances; discriminant analysis; factor analysis; non-parametric statistics.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Written80%
- Presentation20%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
integrate key concepts and frameworks in causal inference to formulate researchable questions and appropriate strategies for investigating relationships in business and social data
- 2
critically assess the validity of empirical research designs by identifying underlying assumptions, potential biases, and methodological trade-offs
- 3
produce a quantitative research paper with data sources, methodological approaches, and analytical techniques that adheres to scholarly conventions in structure, argumentation, and evidence-based reasoning
- 4
communicate research processes and findings effectively through a range of scholarly and professional formats, demonstrating clarity, coherence, and audience awareness.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
This unit provides you with the opportunity to engage in industry-based learning to incorporate professional and industry experience into your studies.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Nazirul Hazim
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BEW4010?
BEW4010 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BEW4010 offered?
In 2026, BEW4010 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is BEW4010?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BEW4010 have an exam?
No. BEW4010 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.