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THESIS SEMINAR I - RESEARCH METHODS - BUS698 Fall 2019
Course
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Peter Bolcha
The primary aim of this course is to introduce students to the quantitative as well as qualitative research methods used most frequently by scholars. Basic knowledge of these methodological approaches is absolutely critical to the comprehension of academic publications, the evaluation of empirical studies and the design of own academic or corporate research projects. Students will be guided trough all phases of research project
The primary aim of this course is to introduce students to the quantitative as well as qualitative research methods used most frequently by scholars. Basic knowledge of these methodological approaches is absolutely critical to the comprehension of academic publications, the evaluation of empirical studies and the design of own academic or corporate research projects. Students will be guided trough all phases of research project – from creation of research question to the interpretation of results.
Here is the course outline:
1. Introduction to the process of research
Sep 23
Introduction to the process of research |
2. Research question and hypothesisResearch question and hypothesis |
3. Literature reviewLiterature review |
4. Obtaining data for researchObtaining data for research |
5. Preliminary Data analysis and data presentationPreliminary Data analysis and data presentation |
6. Surveys and QuestionnairesSurveys and Questionnaires |
7. Case study and cost-benefit analysisCase study and cost-benefit analysis |
8. ExperimentsExperiments |
9. Confidence intervals and hypothesis testingconfidence intervals and hypothesis testing |
10. Regression analysisRegression analysis |
11. Benchmarking and Difference in differences |
12. Structure of paper and presentations |
13. PresentationPresentation |