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Marketing Research
A Concise Introduction

Second Edition
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November 2017 | 328 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
An introductory textbook that provides students with the essential information needed to plan and perform marketing research for the first time.

The Second Edition presents a balanced mix of qualitative and quantitative methods, reflecting contemporary trends. This includes a new chapter on Netnography and new and increased coverage of the digital aspects of marketing research and the impact of social media and the online environment.

The book includes exercises and activities within the chapters that can be used in class. Along with a collection of new international case studies, including:

  • Europe - Renault (France), Miele (Germany) & Online grocery markets in France and Germany.
  • Africa - The Robben Island Museum in Cape Town, South Africa, Vergenoegd Wine Estate in South Africa, text message surveying in Kenya
  • Australia - Campos Coffee
  • Asia - Uber and social media usage in India; Cinemas and confectionary markets in China; Coffee culture in South Korea

The book is complemented by chapter specific lecturer PowerPoint slides.

Suitable reading for students who are new to marketing research.

 
Part 1: Introduction to Uses and Methods of Marketing Research
 
Chapter 1: Introduction To Marketing Research
 
Chapter 2: Research as a Process
 
Chapter 3: Determining The Research Question
 
Chapter 4: The Research Proposal
 
Chapter 5: Cultural Considerations for Marketing Research
 
Chapter 6: Conducting Secondary Research
 
Part 2: Qualitative Marketing Research
 
Chapter 7: Choosing Participants For Qualitative Research
 
Chapter 8: Planning and Conducting Focus Groups
 
Chapter 9: In-depth, Intercept and Expert Interviews
 
Chapter 10: Projective, Observational and Netnography Techniques
 
Part 3: Quantitative Marketing Research
 
Chapter 11: Determining Probability Samples
 
Chapter 12: Questionnaire Design
 
Chapter 13: Conducting Surveys
 
Part 4: Analyzing and Reporting Findings
 
Chapter 14: Analyzing Verbal And Other Qualitative Data
 
Chapter 15: Analyzing Numerical Data
 
Chapter 16: Report Writing And Presentation

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PowerPoint slides for each chapter

This text provides a broad, yet thorough, coverage of marketing research techniques with an excellent balance between conventional and contemporary qualitative and quantitative design. It is a valued addition to all marketing research courses.

Dr. Vish Maheshwari
Head of Business, Management and Marketing, School of Business, Leadership and Economics, Staffordshire University

Extremely good course book on the concepts of market research, with excellent examples that students can use

Mrs Danielle Vipond
Business School, Oldham College
January 4, 2018

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Chapter 2 - Research as a Process


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