Economics 303
Methods II: Research Methods

Day 1:  Monday, September 3

Topic: Introduction
   
Afternoon:  

Day 2:  Tuesday, September 4

Topic: The Varieties of Research Method
What Makes a Good Research Question
Hypotheses and Research Questions
Reading:  
Problems (due Wednesday):  

 Day 3:  Wednesday, September 5

Topic:

The Introduction and Litereature Review
Using the Writting Center (11:00 am)
Groups meet with Robin Satterwhite (Afternoon/Evening)

Reading:  
Problems (due Thursday):  
Afternoon Lab:  

Day 4:  Thursday, September 6

Topic: Project Work Day (no class)
Morning: Groups meet with Robin Satterwhite
Reading:  
(due Friday):  
Morning Lab (Optional) Excel Review (9:00 am)

 Day 5:  Friday, September 7                                               Return to main page.

Topic: Group Presentation
Reading:  
Problems (Due Monday):  
Assignment:  
Afternoon:  

Day 6:  Monday, September 10

Topic: Statistic Review
Graphical Excellence
Readings: K.3, 4, 7.1, 3
Problems: (due Tuesday):  
Assignment:  
Afternoon Lab Statistical Review on Excel

Day 7:  Tuesday, September  11

Topic: Modeling - Introduction to Regression AnalysisSimple regression
Readings: K.17
Problems (due Wednesday):                             
Afternoon Lab:  

Day 8: Wednesday, September 12

Topic: Multiple Regression
Readings: K.18
Problems (due Thursday):  
Afternoon:  
Assignment:  

Day 9:  Thursday, September 13

Topic: Model Building
Readings: K.19
Problems (due Friday):  

Day 10: Friday, September 14                                            Return to main page.

Topic Regression Analysis - Summary
Readings:  
Problems (due Monday):  
Afternoon:  
Prepare:  

Day 11:  Monday, September 17

Topic: Qualitative Research Methods: The Case Study Method; Preparing a Case Study Visit
Readings:  
Problems (due Tuesday):  
Afternoon Session Exam Review

Day 12:  Tuesday, September 18

Topic:  Regression Exam
Readings:  
Problems (due Wednesday):  
Assginment:  
Afternoon Field Trip: High Velocity Mountain Bikes
Dough Bradburry, Owner - http://www.tomac.com

Day 13:  Wednesday, September 19

Topic: Debrief Field Trip
Case Study Preparartion - Hedonic Pricing
Readings:  
Problems (due Thursday):  
Afternoon Field trip to Canon City to see case study site

Day 14: Thursday, September 20

Topic: Group Project Work Day (no class)
Readings:  
Problems (due Friday):  
Afternoon Lab:  

Day 15:  Friday, September 21                                            Return to main page.

Topic:  Group Presentations
Readings:  
Problems (due Monday):  
Afternoon:  
Prepare (for Monday):  

Day 16:  Monday, September 24

Topic:

Project Work Day (no class)

Day 17:  Tuesday, September 25

Topic: Research Proposal Presentations
Regression Exam - Optional Second Test

Day 18:  Wednesday, September 26

Topic Research Proposal Presentations
Regression Exam - Optional Second Test

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