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A Content Analysis of Data Collection and Analysis Techniques as Reported in the Engineering Management Literature
EMJ - Engineering Management Journal
  • David Spurlock, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Leroy R. Cox
  • Neal A. Lewis
  • Gail A. Lueck
Abstract

Engineering management involves an extremely diverse range of topics, problems, and questions, many of which involve both human and non-human elements. An analysis of the methods used in the field of engineering management is important in order to identify trends in the use of methods, to promote the training of future research practitioners, and to build overall knowledge for and about change. This article reviews the studies reported in journals relevant to engineering management and describes and categorizes the data collection and analysis methods, reporting relative frequencies and trends in the use of these methods.

Department(s)
Engineering Management and Systems Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
  • Change,
  • Data collection techniques,
  • Knowledge,
  • Research methods,
  • Statistical analysis techniques
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2008 American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
1-1-2008
Publication Date
01 Jan 2008
Citation Information
David Spurlock, Leroy R. Cox, Neal A. Lewis and Gail A. Lueck. "A Content Analysis of Data Collection and Analysis Techniques as Reported in the Engineering Management Literature" EMJ - Engineering Management Journal Vol. 20 Iss. 2 (2008) p. 46 - 55 ISSN: 1042-9247; 2377-0643
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/david-spurlock/15/