5510854: C21_Research Methods I (VT IFS)

Qualifications

• • know how to conduct financial research and analysis
  • know and learn to use specific financial databases
  • name and understand descriptive statistics that are of relevance in financial research
  • learn and understand the properties of linear regression and time series analysis
  • understand and explain the different objectives of qualitative and quantitative research
  • understand the importance of sample selection as well as different sampling strategies
  • know and understand the basic principles of experimental design
  • know and understand the basic principles of designing surveys and interviews
• • know how to gather and analyse data
  • choose the correct method for an analysis
  • consider assumptions underlying specific statistical methods/models
  • find suitable approaches to statistically address given research questions
  • interpret empirical/statistical findings prudently
  • can formulate testable hypotheses
  • can choose and motivate appropriate data collection methods for given research objectives
  • can choose and motivate appropriate sampling strategies for given research objectives
  • are aware of potential biases and confounders in primary data collection
• • listen carefully, read and repeat, practice until they understand the logic and mathematics behind models
  • work together and motivate peers who tend to give up as a reaction to the difficulty of mathematical problems
  • take responsibility and organize/explain their solution to others who have problems and tend to give up
  • comprehend arguments that are based on divergent epistemological, and ontological assumptions
• • understand and critically discuss the arguments of fellow students
  • understand the flaws and problems of fellow students, reaction without offense
  • reflect and question their own research philosophy
  • acknowledge the importance of diversity in academic thinking
• • use "R" as a software package to analyse data
  • apply the methods learnt within a statistical software package (here: R)