This is a two-semester course with the aim of independently conducting an interdisciplinary research project. The second semester will be dedicated to the realization of the group project. 

The overall topic of the research lab is the evaluation of health and health policy using quantitative methods. The second part of the course will be concerned with the practical application of the theoretical and methodological foundations learned within the first part. This will be: 

• realizing the independent research project
• conduct the empirical analysis (research design)
• present the answers to the research questions

After the course students will be able to independently:

• Develop and plan a research project
• Conduct a literature review on a specific research question with regard to all relevant scientific disciplines
• Choose a methodological approach that is appropriate for the research question
• Plan and conduct a quantitative, empirical analysis
• Write up a project report including all relevant information and results
• Orally present and discuss the research approach and findings

Furthermore, the course promotes the following (soft) skills:

• Working in (research) teams
• Dealing with conflicts within a team
• Ability to indepedently organize and schedule a project

It is mandatory to attend the group-specific appointments; otherwise explicitly inform by e-mail.

The course applies a combination of

• Independent research conducted in self-organized student groups
• Instruction on the necessary steps and support in the implementation of a research project
• Regular discussion of the research progress

• Written research paper (55%) based on the project proposal and research design presented in part I of the course
• Presentation of the results gained within the research project (30%)
• Aktive participation during plenary sessions (15%)

Appointments by email