Research Methods I (IMIT)

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Module

Project Description

This course conveys fundamentals to conduct information systems research. The focus is on basic approaches to investigate different kinds of socio-technical phenomena. General strategies to initiate research projects will be introduced. Furthermore, different methods will be discussed to research socio-technical phenomena.

Learning Outcomes The students...

Professional Competence

Students know...

basic methodological approaches and instruments of IS research
about factors influencing research decisions
strengths and weaknesses of methodological instruments and approaches
relevant influential factors in the research process
about the consequences of methodological decisions on the research process

Methodological Competence

Students are able to...

reflect upon the basic types of research designs
design research strategies
apply basic research approaches to new problems
compare alternative research approaches, identify similarities and differences
determine if /to what extent certain models (i.e. approaches) can be implemented in concrete situations
choose an appropriate model/approach for the situation under research

Social Competence

Students learn...

to evaluate and assess ideas and suggestions from their colleagues
to support their colleagues to articulate and develop their own ideas and strategies
to evaluate and assess their own ideas and approaches
that a research design can be based on different point of views
new or alternative approaches to solutions and link them to one's own approaches

Personal Competence

Students are able to..

tolerate different points of view
use various points of view constructively in order to develop and use new arguments
repeat the materials from the lectures evaluate their own learning progress within lectures as well as exercises

Assessment Methods

Final Exam

Module number:

6111003

Courses:

28 L / 21 h

Self-study:

69 h

Scheduled Semester: