Lehrinhalte
In recent years, several applications of experimental designs have evolved in the social sciences. Amongst others, vignette experiments or factorial design surveys as well as field experimental studies using random assignment of respondents to various versions of a questionnaire are just two examples of this development. In the seminar, we will discuss these and other applications of experimental designs in the social sciences. Using these examples and applications, we will discuss basic features of experimental designs as well as quality indicators of successful studies.
As part of the seminar, we will conduct a small laboratory experiment using both, between-subject design and within-subject design. The manipulation and topic of the experiment will be determined at the begin of the seminar together with the participants. Most likely, we will choose a topic concerning smartphone usage and smartphone navigation.
Literatur
Morris, Max D., 2011: Design of Experiments. An Introduction based on Linear Models. Boca Raton: CRC.
Webster, Murray Jr. and J. Sell, Eds. (2006). Laboratory Experiments in the Social Sciences. London, Academic Press.
Additional literature will be provided in the moodle course.
Erwartete Teilnehmerzahl
10-20
Zusätzliche Informationen
Credits will be awarded based on an oral presentation, continuous contribution to the seminar discussion and the joint research project as well as the submission of a term paper (15 pages in English language).
In recent years, several applications of experimental designs have evolved in the social sciences. Amongst others, vignette experiments or factorial design surveys as well as field experimental studies using random assignment of respondents to various versions of a questionnaire are just two examples of this development. In the seminar, we will discuss these and other applications of experimental designs in the social sciences. Using these examples and applications, we will discuss basic features of experimental designs as well as quality indicators of successful studies.
As part of the seminar, we will conduct a small laboratory experiment using both, between-subject design and within-subject design. The manipulation and topic of the experiment will be determined at the begin of the seminar together with the participants. Most likely, we will choose a topic concerning smartphone usage and smartphone navigation.
Literatur
Morris, Max D., 2011: Design of Experiments. An Introduction based on Linear Models. Boca Raton: CRC.
Webster, Murray Jr. and J. Sell, Eds. (2006). Laboratory Experiments in the Social Sciences. London, Academic Press.
Additional literature will be provided in the moodle course.
Erwartete Teilnehmerzahl
10-20
Zusätzliche Informationen
Credits will be awarded based on an oral presentation, continuous contribution to the seminar discussion and the joint research project as well as the submission of a term paper (15 pages in English language).
- Lehrende: Marek Fuchs
Semester: WT 2019/20