Research Methods
Research Methods
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Information Systems
Course
Project Description
- 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
Teaching Method
- The course involves interactive lectures with exercises to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical design and analysis skills.
Learning Results
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
Assessment Methods
Written exam