En savoir plus
This book offers students and instructors thorough coverage of business research topics backed by solid theory. The authors are successful marketing research consultants and that is evident in the rich and realistic case studies found in the text. Managerial decision making is the underlying theme, while topics and applications are presented and organized in a manner that allow students to thoroughly understand business research topics and functions. Consequently, the structure of the text encourages and supports completion of an in-depth business research project during the semester.
Table des matières
part I Introduction to Business Research 1 Research in Business 2 Thinking Like a Researcher 3 The Research Process 4 Business Research Requests and Proposals Appendix 4a: Covering Kids RFP 5 Ethics in Business Research part II The Design of Research 6 Research Design: An Overview 7 Secondary Data Searches 8 Qualitative Research 9 Observation Studies 10 Surveys 11 Experiments and Test Markets Appendix 11a: Complex Experimental Designs part III The Sources and Collection of Data 12 Measurement 13 Measurement Scales 14 Questionnaires and Instruments Appendix 14a: Crafting Effective Measurement Questions Appendix 14b: Pretesting Options and Discoveries 15 Sampling Concepts Appendix 15a: Determining Sample Sizepart IV Analysis and Presentation of Data 16 Data Preparation and Analysis Appendix 16a: Describing Data Statistically 17 Exploring, Displaying, and Examining Data 18 Hypothesis Testing 19 Measures of Association 20 Multivariate Analysis: An Overview 21 Presenting Insights and Findings: Written and Oral Reports case abstractsappendicesA Focus Group Discussion GuideB Nonparametric Significance TestsC Selected Statistical Tables References and Readings Glossary Photo Credits Index
A propos de l'auteur
Teaches research methods, statistics, and organizational behavior in the masters and doctoral programs of public administration and business. Cooper's Ph.D. is from Kent State University. In addition to grants, articles, books, and monographs, he has received several teaching awards, most recently from the College of Architecture, Urban & Public Affairs. Dr. Cooper serves as the managing director of the Cooper Research Group, a consultancy specializing in customer satisfaction, loyalty, defection, and market segmentation research for the electronics and computer industries. Currently, he provides senior management of domestic and global firms with brand, segmentation, and service analysis. Prior to his academic career, Cooper was responsible for executive recruitment at a Fortune 500 and was an U.S. Air Force Captain during four years of active duty.
