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364-1020-06L 1 Credits DR D-MTEC
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Methods in Management Research: Experimental Research

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Petra Schmid
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:55:27

Abstract

This course teaches the basics of experimental research methods. The most important steps in conducting an experiment will be discussed.This course will be given online in 2021.

Objective

Students will learn how to design their own experiment and will become aware of the most important factors that need to be considered when planning and executing experimental research. Specifically, it will be discussed how to formulate research questions and hypotheses, how to operationalize the relevant concepts, how to construe the experimental design, how to control potential confounding variables, how to determine the sample size, and how to carry out the experiment. As part of the course, students will design their own experiment and present it in class. Moreover, students will be given a scientific article that includes experimental research and will be asked to discuss the strong and weak points of the experimental design in class. This exercise will train students' critical thinking about scientific evidence. This course focuses primarily on laboratory and online research; however many aspects can be applied to field experiments as well.

Resources

Literature

Suggested method books (good reference books) Research Methods in Psychology: Investigating human behavior. (2nd edition) P. G. Nestor, & R. K. Schutt (Eds.), SAGE Research Methods in Psychology (4th edition) G. M. Breakwell, J. A., Smith, & D. B. Wright (Eds.), SAGE

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Students are expected to be present in class and will be asked to complete the homework in order to earn the credits

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Methods in Management Research: Experimental Research
Block course
  • 22.03 Date 09:15-12:00 (WEV H 326)
  • 29.03 Date 09:15-12:00 (WEV H 326)
  • 12.04 Date 09:15-12:00 (WEV H 326)
9 h semesterly

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