Type of Credit: Elective
Credit(s)
Number of Students
The purpose of this doctoral seminar is to provide students with some exposure to empirical modeling in business. After taking this course, students should have an understanding of the various issues surrounding data analysis and model building in international business. More importantly, they would know where to look for reference when modeling issues come up.
能力項目說明
The purpose of this doctoral seminar is to provide students with some exposure to empirical modeling in international business. After taking this course, students should have an understanding of the various issues surrounding data analysis and model building. More importantly, they would know where to look for references when modeling issues come up.
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Readings |
HW |
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09/13 |
Course overview |
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09/20 |
Theory development |
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09/27 |
Regression |
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10/04 |
Generalized linear models: Poisson and logit/probit regression |
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10/11 |
Moderation and mediation |
* |
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10/18 |
Causal inference and endogeneity |
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* |
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10/25 |
Midterm exam |
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11/01 |
Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling (SEM): Experimental design |
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11/08 |
Survey development |
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11/15 |
Sample selection |
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11/22 |
Research Project Proposal |
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11/29 |
Overview of measurement & reliability of measures |
* |
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12/06 |
Validity and the development of valid measures |
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12/13 |
Structural regression models |
* |
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12/20 |
Final Presentation |
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12/27 |
Work on final term paper |
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01/03 |
Term Paper Due |
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Homeworks 30%
Midterms 15%
Research Project Proposal 15%
Final project/presentation 30%
Class participation 10%
Freedman, D. A. (2009). Statistical models: Theory and practice. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
*Students are required to use the R and/or SPSS to complete the assignments.