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module properties Experiments in Innovation Studies in degree program Master Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen 2024
module number201339
examination number2500662
departmentDepartment of Economic Sciences and Media
ID of group 2527 (Innovationsmanagement)
module leaderProf. Dr. Elena Freisinger
term summer term only
languageEnglisch
credit points5
on-campus program (h)22
self-study (h)128
obligationelective module
examalternative examination performance
details of the certificateStudents collect bonus points during the course work and present a final report they have prepared themselve. (Alternative examinations can also be conducted in German)

This module contains an alternative semester-accompanying final assignment. Please note that this usually has to be registered for at the beginning of the semester in which it is offered.You will be informed of the details and deadlines by the lecturer and/or the Examinations Office.

link to Moodle course https://moodle.tu-ilmenau.de/course/view.php?id=3390
teacherProf. Dr. Elena Freisinger
signup details for alternative examinationsThis module contains at least one alternative exam part. Please note that this must usually be registered at the beginning of the semester in which it is offered.
The lecturer and/or the examination office will inform you about the details and time periods. If necessary, be sure to ask the lecturer.
maximum number of participants25
previous knowledge and experienceAttendance of the lecture Innovation Management (Bachelor) is recommended.
learning outcomeUpon successful completion of this course, students have learned the following competencies and learning outcomes:

Theoretical Competence:Students are able to apply experimental research designs to innovation-related research questions. They will be able to assess the quality and validity of experimental studies.
Methodological Competence:Students have learned to translate research questions into testable hypotheses. They developed skills in designing and conducting experiments, as well as in analyzing data.
Social Competence:Students worked in teams on experimental research designs and presented their findings. They have reflected on ethical aspects and challenges in experimental research.
content

The learning process includes interactive elements and discussions covering the following topics:

  • Introduction to experimental research in innovation studies,
  • Formulating research questions and hypotheses,
  • Basics of causal inference and internal/external validity,
  • Types of experimental designs,
  • Application of experimental methods to innovation management issues.

 

media of instruction and technical requirements for education and examination in case of online participationReading work, moodle, lecture script, course materials

Devices and Internet Requirements:Camera for video streaming (720p/HD) Microphone, Internet connection (suitable for HD audio and video streaming: 4 Mbit/s), PowerPoint (MS Office), a device meeting the technical requirements for the necessary software
literature / references

Field, A.P. & Hole, G. (2003). How to design and report experiments. London: Sage.

Williams, L.J., Krishnan, A. & Abdi, H. (2009). Experimental Design and Analysis for Psychology. Oxford University Press.
Additional academic articles will be announced during the lecture and made available on Moodle.

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