Sebastian Tillmanns: Katalogdaten im Herbstsemester 2018

NameHerr Dr. Sebastian Tillmanns
Adresse
Professur f. Technologiemarketing
ETH Zürich, WEV G 226
Weinbergstr. 56/58
8092 Zürich
SWITZERLAND
Telefon+41 44 632 65 06
E-Mailstillmanns@ethz.ch
DepartementManagement, Technologie und Ökonomie
BeziehungDozent

NummerTitelECTSUmfangDozierende
363-0305-00LEmpirical Methods in Management3 KP2GS. Tillmanns
KurzbeschreibungEvidence-based management requires valid empirical research. In this course, students will learn the basics of research design, fundamentals of data collection and statistical methods to analyze the data acquired in social science research. Students are expected to apply their knowledge in class discussions and out-of-class assignments.
Lernziel- Ability to formulate research questions and designing an appropriate study
- Ability to collect and analyze data using a variety of methods
- Ability to critically assess the quality of empirical research in management
- Applied knowledge of empirical methods through out-of-class assignments
Inhalt1) Introduction to empirical management research
2) Research designs: exploratory, descriptive, experimental
3) Measurement and scaling
4) Data collection and sampling
5) Data analysis methods
6) Reporting and presenting empirical research
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesAssignments and projects: This course includes out-of-class assignments and projects to give students some hands-on experience in conducting empirical research in management. Projects will focus on one particular aspect of empirical research, like the formulation of a research question or the design of a study. Students will have at least one week to work on each assignment. Students are expected to work on these assignments individually. Duplicate answers will receive no credit and will be subject to a disciplinary review. Assignments will be graded and need to be turned-in on time.

Class participation: Class participation is encouraged and can greatly improve students' learning in this class. In this spirit, students are expected to attend class regularly and come to class prepared.