- CDAE 250: Research Methods
CDAE 250: RESEARCH METHODS FOR APPLIED ECONOMISTS PROFESSOR KOLODINSKY SPRING 2000 SYLLABUSOFFICE HOURS: Tues and Thur 11:00-11:45 and by APPOINTMENT (E-MAIL IS BEST)
e-mail: jkolodin@zoo.uvm.edu
I. OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will.....
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be familiar with and understand various RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES, both qualitative and quantitative; vbe knowledgeable of the research process, from conceptualization through data collection, analysis, and interpretation in order to be a knowledgeable consumer or future producers of consumer research;v
be able to use the computer packages SPSS and CATI to perform simple data collection, data set construction and analysis; andv
understand how research methodologies are APPLIED to answer research questions.II. READINGS
- Text: SPSS Guide to Data Analysis
- There will be required readings on reserve in Bailey Howe Library.
III. COMPUTER NEEDS
- You need to purchase two 31/2" computer disks for an IBM compatible machine
IV. LAB SESSIONS --Held weekly in the Waterman Teaching Lab. These are mandatory.
V. ASSIGNMENTS
There will be several assignments that use the computer. You are required to turn in a copy of YOUR OWN output with the assignment.
The academic honest policy as outlined in the Cat’s Tale is in effect for all assignments and exams.
VI. GRADING
ASSIGNMENTS 25% (includes readings/participation)
EXAM I 25%
EXAM II 25% (take home)
FINAL 25% (COMPREHENSIVE)
There are no make-up exams. See Professor Kolodinsky if you have a problem.
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