VŠTE:NE_MEV Research methods - Course Information

NE_MEV Research methods

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).

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