363-0305-00L Empirical Methods in Management
Semester | Autumn Semester 2018 |
Lecturers | S. Tillmanns |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
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363-0305-00 G | Empirical Methods in Management | 2 hrs |
| S. Tillmanns |
Catalogue data
Abstract | Evidence-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. |
Objective | - 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 |
Content | 1) 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 |
Prerequisites / Notice | Assignments 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. |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
ECTS credits | 3 credits |
Examiners | S. Tillmanns |
Type | end-of-semester examination |
Language of examination | English |
Repetition | A repetition date will be offered in the first two weeks of the semester immediately consecutive. |
Additional information on mode of examination | Next to the online end-of-semester examination, students need to participate in six out-of-class assignments (compulsory continuous performance) during the semester. All assignments will be individually graded. They will account for 30 % of the final grade. Assignments have to be submitted online by the announced deadline. Students may also voluntarily participate in small empirical studies, experiments and online questionaires (learning tasks) to receive a bonus of 0.25 points to the final exam. Assignments and bonus of 0.25 points will remain valid for the repetition exam in the same semester. The out-of-class assignments will comprise the following topics: • Conducting an interview • Designing a survey • Designing an experiment • Study set up (scales used etc.) • Data analysis I • Data analysis II |
Online examination | The examination may take place on the computer. |
Learning materials
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Groups
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Restrictions
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