Research Methods
Research Methods
Modulleitung
Studiengänge
Masterstudiengang Wirtschaftsinformatik (MSc WI 19)
(01.09.2019)
Course
- In Research Methods, students learn to identify pertinent research questions, conduct systematic literature reviews, apply appropriate research methods, and report on their results. The course covers nine primary topics:Introduction to scientific researchScientific writingEthical standardsLiterature reviewsQualitative researchQuantitative researchMixed-methods researchDesign science researchTheories used in Information Systems research
Lehrmethode
- The course involves interactive lectures with exercises to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical design and analysis skills.
Lernergebnisse
After successful completion of the course, students will
Professional competence
Professional competence
- understand the historical development and concept of scientific research
- understand key approaches to research in the field of IS
- understand the fundamentals of scientific writing
- be familiar with the most common issues related to research ethics, including plagiarism
- know the Association for Information Systems (AIS) Code of Research Conduct
- be able to identify appropriate theories to explain empirical phenomena
- be able to identify suitable research methods so they can seek answers to specific research questions
- be able to use appropriate qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method, and design-oriented approaches to scientific research
- learn to critically question and evaluate choices pertaining to research procedures
- get to know several methods and gaining flexibility with respect to research approaches and strategies
- select and use of different scientific methods
Literatur
- Students are provided with the lecture slides and supplementary material (e.g., selected journal articles).
- Oates, B.J. (2006). Researching Information Systems and Computing. London, UK: Sage Publications.
- Recker, J. (2012). Scientific Research in Information Systems: A Beginner’s Guide. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer.
Prüfungsmodalitäten
Written exam