This course requires writing a quantitative analysis paper in your area of interest. It includes
identification of topic and any issues you want to deal with. Writing a paper with applications of
data analysis and econometric model will build an understanding of theory of quantitative
method and its application in the real business world. Thus students taking this course need to
understand quantitative techniques.
The following things that you are required to complete
? Identification of topic of research, and finding out the hypothesis that you want to test,
? Collecting data form secondary source or you can use the data that you already have, (I
can help you to find data if you need any help)
? Decision of the types of model you want to use,
? Analyze the data and run the regression models and
? present the results
In general your paper may have following sections but you can choose a different format but has
to have these components in the paper.
I. Introduction
II. Literature Review
III. Method
IV. Data
V. Results and Discussion
VI. Conclusions
VII. References
VIII. Tables/Chart/Graphs
Paper should be typed at12 point font size and double spaced. Students are required to review at
least 8 recently published journals in their literature review and cite them in the text with a
standard citation method. I will provide constructive comments and feedback on your writing
assignments to improve the professional quality of the paper.
Grading policy of your paper grading in 100 points but it will be converted to 25% towards
your final grade. So, put your time seriously.
I. Introduction: 15 points for a clear introduction about what you want do and your
hypotheses. It should be between 1.5 to 2 pages long in double space 12 font size.
II. Literature Review: 10 points for relevant review of literature. You have to have at least 8
relevant literature reviewed and cited. It should be between 1.5 to 2 pages long in double
space 12 font size.
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III. Method: 20 points for a clear application of data analysis tools/methods (regression or
any other methods discussed in the class). Explanation of variables, hypothesis test set
up, etc.
IV. Data : 15 points relevant data
V. Results and Discussion: 20 points for clear discussion of results. Test of hypothesis and
its results. It should be between 1.5 to 2 pages long in double space 12 font size.
VI. Conclusions: 10 points for a clear conclusion. It should be between 0.5 to 1 pages long in
double space 12 font size.
VII. References : 5 points for consistent/standard references
VIII. Tables/Chart/Graphs: 5 points for clear tables and graph
Things to do
? Identify topic and problem
? Identifying the research questions
? Design hypothesis/hypotheses
? Find data to test that hypothesis or hypotheses
? Write down econometric model
? Run regression and perform several test of hypotheses
? Present results and discuss.