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IS 635: Forschungs­methoden Data-Science

Contents
In this colloquium, student research projects in different phases of development will be presented and critically discussed and reflected upon together. Particular attention will be paid to the formulation of precise research questions, the development of robust experimental setups, the selection and pre-processing of data sets, the selection and design of different validation methods and the critical assessment of research results in a manner that clearly goes beyond the projects of individual students. In a participatory approach, students are introduced to the scientific approach and acquire initial knowledge of the presentation, assessment, criticism and further development of scientific plans and results.

Learning outcomes
After passing the colloquium, students are able to
1. present research projects, methods and results scientifically
2. scientifically assess and criticize research projects, methods and results
3. further develop research projects, methods and results
across various research cases and domains under the supervision of the instructor.

Necessary prerequisites
Registration of a Master Arbeit at the chair for Data-Science in den Wirtschafts- und Sozial­wissenschaften.

Recommended prerequisites
Current courses offered by the chair for Data-Science in den Wirtschafts- und Sozial­wissenschaften

Forms of teaching and learningContact hoursIndependent study time
Seminar2 SWS15 SWS
ECTS credits6
Graded yes
Workload180h
LanguageEnglish
Form of assessment3 presentations: 1 Proposalpresentation, 1 Progresspresentation, 1 Endpresentation
Restricted admissionyes
Further informationRegistration via Portal 2
Examiner
Performing lecturer
Prof. Dr. Markus Strohmaier
Prof. Dr. Markus Strohmaier
Frequency of offeringSpring semester & fall semester
Duration of module 1 semester
Range of applicationM.Sc. MMM, M.Sc. VWL, MMDS
Preliminary course work
Program-specific Competency GoalsCG 4
Literatureu. a. Yin, R. K. (2009). Case study research: Design and methods (Vol. 5). sage.
Course outlineThe course takes place as a weekly unit. Students actively participate in all units. Each student independently presents research work at various stages of development. Discussions are than facilitated among all students focusing on the presented case. Students acquire knowledge in assessing a wide range of research work in the field of data science in the economics and social sciences.