30226
Lehrforschungsprojekt
Experimental and Observational Approaches to Discrimination and Prejudice
Eylem Kanol
Comments
This seminar provides students with the tools and knowledge to investigate the themes of discrimination and prejudice using both observational and experimental research designs with survey data. Discrimination refers to the unequal treatment of individuals or groups based on characteristics such as ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation, while prejudice refers to negative attitudes, stereotypes, or beliefs about these groups—often motivating discriminatory behavior. Students will begin by exploring observational approaches that rely on analyzing existing variation in survey data, such as using regression analysis to uncover patterns and estimate relationships between key variables. The seminar will then cover experimental approaches that involve actively manipulating conditions to identify causal effects, including list experiments, survey experiments, and natural experiments that leverage unexpected events within surveys. A key focus of the seminar will be on distinguishing between these two approaches and understanding their respective strengths and limitations. Students will learn the theoretical foundations and practical considerations of each approach, including randomization, ethical issues, balance checks, and power analysis for experiments, as well as considerations around model specification and confounding for observational analyses. They will also develop skills in data analysis and interpretation using R Studio. Throughout the seminar, students will work individually or in small groups to design and implement their own research project. The seminar culminates in a written research report that demonstrates their ability to apply regression analysis and/or experimental methods to investigate discrimination or prejudice. close
16 Class schedule
Regular appointments
Tue, 2025-10-14 16:00 - 20:00
Tue, 2025-10-21 16:00 - 20:00
Tue, 2025-10-28 16:00 - 20:00
Tue, 2025-11-04 16:00 - 20:00
Tue, 2025-11-11 16:00 - 20:00
Tue, 2025-11-18 16:00 - 20:00
Tue, 2025-11-25 16:00 - 20:00
Tue, 2025-12-02 16:00 - 20:00
Tue, 2025-12-09 16:00 - 20:00
Tue, 2025-12-16 16:00 - 20:00
Tue, 2026-01-06 16:00 - 20:00
Tue, 2026-01-13 16:00 - 20:00
Tue, 2026-01-20 16:00 - 20:00
Tue, 2026-01-27 16:00 - 20:00
Tue, 2026-02-03 16:00 - 20:00
Tue, 2026-02-10 16:00 - 20:00