Research Methods and Analytics in Human Resources and Employment Relations

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HRER 512 Gives students an overview of empirical analysis of the employment relationship. Through training in issue identification, model building, specification, sampling and data collection, quantitative and qualitative analysis, recognition of statistical significance and error, and careful interpretation of results, this course provides a solid foundation on which the student will question and build human resources practice and theory. HRER 512 focuses on specific methodological approaches such as survey research that can be applied in a workplace setting. The course includes applied skill-building activities in the areas of problem identification, exploration of alternative solutions to resolve problems in the work setting, survey design, basic analysis of information obtained from surveys, and evaluation of the results of research studies. Students will develop extensive skills in using spreadsheet software, including data cleaning and management, table formatting, charting, functions, and data analysis tools including correlation, t-test, ANOVA, and regression.