ISMG 7220 - Research methods: Design and Analysis

Research methods: Design and Analysis. Topics include: research design, approaches to gathering data; sampling methods; linear multivariate analysis methods emphasizing structural equations models; and a brief survey of other methods such as cluster analysis, multidimensional scaling, methods such as neural nets, CART and/or genetic algorithms. While much of the material is of general interest, the course emphasizes methods and situations to prepare students in the CS/IS Ph.D. program for research in their field(s). The course includes student projects involving the analysis of data using appropriate software, whose results are presented to the class. Restrictions: Restricted to PhD majors within the Business School and within the College of Engineering Design and Computing, PHCS PhD majors and PHIS PhD majors. Cross-listed with DSCI 6220. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3