3. What did you find to be
the most difficult part of the research process?
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Finding the data
and applying an economic theory to an abstract idea.
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Finding data and the
literature survey.
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The data
collection! And also the data analysis.
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Data Collection
and Econometric Analysis.
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Finding
data. Instead of finding my data first,
I chose something a little less mainstream and that proved to be a hindrance to
my results.
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Focusing on my
research question and narrowing down the topic.
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I found the most
difficult, frustrating, irritating part of the research process to be finding a
research question that met all of the criteria for a good research question,
and all the goals of the course.
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Creating my
hypothesis and narrowing down my research question.
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Keeping up with
the rapid pace of the course.
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Cramming all the
work at the end.
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I didn't find any
part harder than another. The most
challenging part for me was to stay on top of the work as to not get behind
schedule, as it is an ongoing process.
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Revising and
reworking the writing.
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All of the
writing and re-writing!! I found myself
getting frustrated because the end of the paper just seemed to be farther and
farther away.
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Citations come in
so many types and varieties that I never knew which one to use. Also, finding good literature to cite for my
paper required me to read a whole lot of useless information.
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Finding the time
to research and read previous studies.
4. What advice would you
give next year's class about how to get the most out of this course?
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I would suggest
keeping up with the research and not slacking off. Though, that could just be my problem. Maybe have more article reviews due so that
students are made to read more often and consistently?
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Keep up with
assignments! Start early, it makes life
easier come finals crunch time.
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Try to stay ahead
of schedule. It doesn't feel like you
are doing much at the beginning, but it catches up with you in the last few
weeks.
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Do not let the
class stress you out. If you complete
all the assignments on time, your paper will be fine. Also, do not take this class unless you have
had econometrics!
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Start finding
your data early on. Don't wait to get
started!!
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Find the data
first and write the first draft 2-3 weeks before it is due.
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Know how to use
E-views! Ask people for help if you
don't, and do so very early on. Know
your data and what it says ASAP. Don't
make your question too big or it will not be testable. Remember that you can go macro or micro; a
study of a small phenomenon can apply to the big picture and visa-versa.
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Plan a possible
topic ahead of time.
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Spend a lot of
time picking and researching what you want to do your project on.
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Make sure to keep
on top of the paper. It is not the type
of paper that can be sloppily thrown together the night before it is due.
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Decide on your
topic early and stick with it. A lot of
time can be wasted reviewing literature that may not be used. Also, be open to suggestions from you
classmates. Remember that the whole
paper is a semester long process.
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Come to class and
use your course pack.
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If you read
anything, read the book that Greenlaw is in the process of writing. I found it to be a guidebook for the
class. Also, if you have any questions
or need anything clarified, ask! Keep up
with the work and don't fall behind!
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Take Econometrics
before you take 300!
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Take Econometrics
first! Have an idea before you enter the
course. Start data matrix after first
day.