Global Economics

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Welcome to Quantitative (Research) Methods MBA
/ EAM
Peter Schmidt
Spring 2015
schmidt-bremen.de -gt MBA QM
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WHY study Quantitative (Research) Methods
Whats it about ?
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Why?
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Learning Targets

• Academic Research
• structure and format of academic work
• (Literature sources)
• Quantitative Methods
• Dealing with data
• Theoretical models
• Practical experience (in Excel and SPSS)
• Helpful tools for your daily work

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The Business Research Process Cooper /
Schindler
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Who am I
Peter Schmidt
schmidt-bremen.de
Economics Statistics
ZEWZentrum für EuropäischeWirtschaftsforschung
- Mannheim
market . research . culture
markt . forschung . kultur
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You

• are highly motivated students ?
• have to carry your individual workload

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Contents

• Introduction(s)
• Quantitative Research Methods
• Lecturer
• Students
• Lets get started

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Language ?

• Microsoft XL

• Oder Winzigweich Besonders groß ?