This book offers an introduction to economic research methodology. It aims at acquainting you with the procedures and methodology of academic research within the context of your Bachelor’s or Master’s Program at the Faculty of Applied Economics. It offers you a practical guide for writing a good paper or thesis.

This book addresses:
– The prerequisites for sound scientific research;
– Research design and planning;
– Methodology (quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods);
– Data collection and analysis;
– The components of a paper and thesis;
– Review criteria;
– The APA style;
– Citation and paraphrasing guidelines;
– Visual presentation of data;
– etc.

This book will be a trustworthy companion for writing a paper or thesis during your stay at our University!

Hans Verboven (1978) studied Economics and Germanic Languages & Literature in Brussels and Louvain. He holds a PhD from Heidelberg University. He teaches Business Ethics, Heuristics and German at the Faculty of Applied Economics of the University of Antwerp.