VŠTE:NE_MEV Research methods - Course Information
NE_MEV Research methods
Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovicewinter 2019
- Extent and Intensity
- 2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
- Teacher(s)
- prof. Ing. Jan Váchal, CSc. (seminar tutor)
- Guaranteed by
- prof. Ing. Jan Váchal, CSc.
Department of Management – Faculty of Corporate Strategy – Rector – Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
Supplier department: Department of Management – Faculty of Corporate Strategy – Rector – Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice - Timetable of Seminar Groups
- NE_MEV/NE1: Sat 9. 11. 14:50–16:20 B1, 16:30–18:00 B1, Sat 16. 11. 13:05–14:35 E1, 14:50–16:20 E1, J. Váchal
NE_MEV/F01: Tue 9:40–11:10 B2, J. Váchal - Course Enrolment Limitations
- The course is offered to students of any study field.
- Course objectives supported by learning outcomes
- The course focuses on the preparation and realization of empirical studies in the areas within business economy (in terms of activities and functions of a business). The main objective is to provide the students with a methodology for preparing their diploma thesis as well as for systematic expert work in any discipline of business economy.
- Learning outcomes
- After the successful completion of the course, students are able to:
- describe the main concepts and principles of empirical research,
- describe the current methods of both qualitative and quantitative empirical research and the conditions of their application,
- apply deeper knowledge of approaches in the preparation of empirical research,
- prepares a quality method for obtaining data,
- propose a sample set so that it corresponds with the base set,
- conduct research,
- interpret the results of the research conducted,
- evaluate the design of empirical research and identify weakness. - Syllabus
- Lectures
- 1. Science, development, and research, their importance and functions, current trends of empirical research, current discourse.
- 2. Research methods and basics of research work in business economics, management, and other related fields.
- 3. Plan and stages of research work. Research topic, research problem and its formulation.
- 4. Formulation of hypotheses and research questions.
- 5. Research sample.
- 6. Narrative research, questioning method, its characteristics, questionnaires.
- 7. Experimental methods. Types of experiments, realization, evaluation.
- 8. Quantitative research (quantitative research logic, quantitative data analysis), methods of measurement.
- 9. Qualitative research.
- 10. Qualitative approach to data analysis.
- 11. Quantitative approach to data analysis.
- 12. Quantitative approach to data analysis.
- 13. Ethics in research work.
- Literature
- required literature
- VOCHOZKA, M. et al., 2016. Metodika odborné práce. 2. dopl. a rozš. vyd. České Budějovice: Vysoká škola technická a ekonomická v Českých Budějovicích. ISBN 978-80-7468-108-0.
- PUNCH, K., 2015. Úspěšný návrh výzkumu. 2. vyd. Praha: Portál. ISBN 978-80-262-0980-5.
- HENDL, J. a J. REMR, 2017. Metody výzkumu a evaluace. Praha: Portál. ISBN 978-80-262-1192-1.
- recommended literature
- HENDL, J., 2016. Kvalitativní výzkum: základní teorie, metody a aplikace. 4., přeprac. a rozš. vyd. Praha: Portál. ISBN 978-80-262-0982- 9.
- MAREŠ, J., 2015. Tvorba případových studií pro výzkumné účely. Pedagogika. 65(2), 113-142. ISSN 0031-3815.
- HENDL, J., 2015. Přehled statistických metod. Analýza a metaanalýza dat. Praha: Portál. ISBN 978-80-262-0981-2.
- VLČEK, J., 2017. Makroekonomie a ekonomická analýza. Praha: Wolters Kluwer. ISBN 978-80-7552-794-3.
- VLČEK, J., 2016. Ekonomie a ekonomika. 5. akt. vyd. Praha: Wolters Kluwer. ISBN 978-80-7552-190-3.
- BHATTACHERJEE, A., 2012. Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practices. 2nd edit. Tampa: University of South Florida. ISBN 978-1475146127.
- MOLNÁR, Z. et al., 2012. Pokročilé metody vědecké práce. [Zeleneč]: Profess Consulting. ISBN 978-80-7259-064-3.
- BOHÁČKOVÁ, I. a I. BROŽOVÁ, 2017. Hodnocení podnikatelské činnosti: metodická část. Praha: Česká zemědělská univerzita, Provozně ekonomická fakulta. ISBN 978-80-213-2743-6.
- NOVOTNÝ, J. a J. SVOBODOVÁ, 2014. Jak pracuje věda. Brno: Masarykova univerzita. ISBN 978-80-210-6942-8.
- Forms of Teaching
- Lecture
Seminar
Consultation - Teaching Methods
- Frontal Teaching
Brainstorming
Critical Thinking
- Student Workload
Activities Number of Hours of Study Workload Daily Study Combined Study Preparation for the Mid-term Test 16 24 Preparation for Lectures 10 Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial 15 Preparation for the Final Test 25 30 Test – mid-term 1 1 Attendance on Lectures 26 Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion 8 Total: 78 78 - Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate
- Test – mid-term 30 %
Test – final 70 % - Exam conditions
- For successful completion of the course it is necessary to achieve at least 70 % of the course and final test together under the conditions specified below. In the course test, students can get up to 30 points, i.e. 30 %. In the final test, students can get up to 70 points, i.e. 70 %. Grading for the course, i.e. points for the final test (70 - 0) + points for the course test (30 - 0): A 100 – 90, B 89.99 – 84, C 83.99 – 77, D 76.99 – 73, E 72.99 – 70, FX 69.99 – 30, F 29.99 – 0.
Course test – 30 points (i.e. 30 %)
Final test – 70 points (i.e. 70 %)
- Language of instruction
- Czech
- Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
- The course is taught annually.
- Teacher's information
- http://ec.europa.eu/research/openvision/pdf/rise/adams_impact_of_o pen_science_methods.pdf (přístupný přehledový text v angličtině)
Attendance in the course is defined in a separate VSTE internal standard (Evidence of student attendance at VSTE) for all forms of study. Students in full-time form of study are obliged to attend at least 70 % of the lessons (except for the lectures).
- Enrolment Statistics (winter 2019, recent)
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