Business research methods 13th ed.

Author

• Schindler, Pamela S.

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

New York: McGraw-Hill Education, 2019

Language

English

ISBN

9781260091861

Series

Operations and Decision Sciences

Subject(s)

• BUSINESS-RESEARCH
• INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT-RESEARCH

Notes

. . Index: p. 592-608

Abstract

The Thirteenth Edition of Business Research Methods reflects a thoughtful revision of a market standard. Students and professors will find thorough and current coverage of all business research topics presented with a balance of theory and practical application. The authors use managerial decision-making as the theme of Business Research Methods and they provide the content and structure to ensure students' grasp of the business research function. This textbook also encourages and supports the completion of an in-depth business research project, if desired, by the professor.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xxxii, 608 p.

Dimension

27 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Part 1: Build the Foundation for Business Research
Chapter 1 Research Foundations and Fundamentals
Chapter 2 The Research Process: An Overview
Chapter 3 Stage 1: Clarify the Research Question
Part 2: The Design of Business Research
Chapter 4 Research Design: An Overview
Chapter 5 Stage 2: Sampling Design
Chapter 6 Stage 2: Data Collection Design: Qualitative Research
Chapter 7 Stage 2: Data Collection Design: Observation Research
Chapter 8 Stage 2: Data Collection Design: Experiments
Chapter 9 Stage 2: Data Collection Design: Survey Research
Part 3: Measurement
Chapter 10: Stage 3: Measurement Foundations
Chapter 11: Stage 3: Measurement Questions
Chapter 12: Stage 3: Measurement Instruments
Part 4: Collect, Prepare, and Examine Data
Chapter 13: Stage 3: Collect, Prepare, and Examine Data
Part 5: Analyze and Interpret Data
Chapter 14: Stage 4: Hypothesis Testing
Chapter 15: Stage 4: Measures of Association
Part 6: Report the Research

Chapter 16: Stage 5: Research Reports: Supported Insights and Recommendations
Part 7: Research Project Overview

Chapter 17: An Integrated Example.
Appendices
A: Business Research Proposals and RFPs
B: Focus Group Discussion Guide
C: Nonparametric Significance Tests
D: Selected Statistical Tables

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