TECH 646

Analysis of Research in Industry & Technology

Fall 2018

Paul I. Lin, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

A Core Course for Purdue University M.S. in Technology Degree Program
Industrial Technology/Manufacturing and IT & Advanced Computer Applications Tracks

School of Polytechnic
Purdue University Fort Wayne Campus

Assignments/Activites

No
Assignment
Hand-in Requirement & Due Time
1

Homework Assignment 1: Mercedes-Bens and TNS Infratest Develop Starts Insight

Assigned date: 8/23; Submit your homework as an email attachment to Prof. Lin at lin@pfw.edu, before 5:00 PM, on Aug. 30
2 Homework Assignment 2: Chapter 2 Discussion Questions 1 to 4 Assigned 8/31, due 9/6
3 Homework Assignment 3: Chapter 3 Discussion Questions; Cumming Engine Assigned 9/7, due 9/13
4 Homework Assignment 4: Research Proposal - Initial Investigation
PART I - due Monday, 9/17
PART II - due Thursday, 9/20
5 Homework Assignment 5: Research Project Proposal (continue) due Thrsday, 9/27
6 Homework Asisgnment 6:
Part 1. Study Chapters 1 to 7 and prepare for Exam 1 on Oct. 4
Part 2. Qualitative and Quantitative Research Design
Assigned 9/28, due Oct. 4
7 Homework Assignment 7:
* Refine research proposal (comments added on your submitted hw6)
* Add four sections: Research Design, Data Analysis, Deliverables, Budget and Schedule
Assigned 10/5, due 10/11
8 Mid-Term Report - HW8
Team: Semester Research Project Review and Discussion (Progress Report)
Research Design:
** Exploration, Qualitative Research, Observation Study, Experiment
** Source of Data and Data Collection
** Automated Data Collection System Design
Data Analysis
** Data Preparation & Description
** Exploring, Displaying and Examining Data
Hypothesis Testing
Presenting Insights and Findings: Report Writing
** Results
** Findings
** Cost Benefits Analysis
** Conclusion
Assigned 10/11, due 11/25, before 5 PM