Empirical Research in Management and Economics

Lecturer (assistant)
Number240993978
Type
Duration4 SWS
TermWintersemester 2014/15
Language of instructionEnglish
Position within curriculaSee TUMonline
DatesSee TUMonline

Dates

Admission information

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Note: Please register in TUMonline for the course. Afterwards your access to Moodle will be activated automatically. On Moodle you can download the lecture notes.

Objectives

The aim of the lecture is to give the participants an introductory overview over the methods of empirical research. Furthermore, participating students should learn the basic tools to conduct empirical research projects (e.g. seminar paper or final thesis).

Description

Amongst others, the topics are: - Experiment design - Correlation analysis - Linear and multiple regression models - Qualitative methods - Factor- and cluster analysis - Conjoint analysis

Prerequisites

none

Teaching and learning methods

Lecture and practice lessons (both will be recorded on Lecturio – active participation is recommended)

Examination

You have to hand in and pass two exercise sheets to qualify for the final exam. 50% of the final exam is based on multiple choice questions 50% of the final exam is based on open questions.

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