Class Advanced methods and techniques of research and statistical treatment

This curricular unit aims to promote the development of research skills relevant to the development of the entire scientific process within the scope of human resource management, from the design of the research question to the production of an empirical article. throughout this process, an understanding of the importance of the investigation process for evidence-based human resource management is equally expected.

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S1. Critical Aspects of HRM Research S2. Nature of different types of research (Quantitative and Qualitative) S3. Sampling Methods S4. Scientific research steps S5. Construction of information gathering tools S6. Managing information collection -Scientific data bases S7. Statistical data treatment - statistical programs (e.g. SPSS) S8. Descriptive data analysis S9. Multivariate data analysis

In order to fulfill the learning objectives (LO) the following methodologies will be used: Expository - for presentation of program contents; Active – for planning a scientific research in the area of HRM, testing data collection and its respective statistical treatment. Continuous Assessment: Written test (50%); Empirical Article - group (30% written / 20% presentation). Final assessment: written exam worth 100%

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