Research methods for business : a skill-building approach
by
 
Sekaran, Uma.

Title
Research methods for business : a skill-building approach

Author
Sekaran, Uma.

ISBN
9781119942252
 
9781118527863
 
9781118527740
 
9781118527856

Personal Author
Sekaran, Uma.

Edition
6th ed.

Publication Information
Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley, ©2013.

Physical Description
xxi, 423 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Contents
1. Introduction to research -- 2 The scientific approach and alternative approaches to investigation -- 3 The broad problem area and defining the problem statement -- 4 The critical literature review -- 5 Theoretical framework and hypothesis development -- 6. Elements of research design -- 7. Data collection methods: Introduction and interviews -- 8 Data collection methods: Observation -- 9.9 Data collection methods: Questionnaires -- 10. Experimental designs -- 11. Measurement of variables: Operational definition -- 12. Measurement: Scaling, reliability, validity -- 13. Sampling -- 14. Quantitative data analysis -- 15. Quantitative data analysis: Hypothesis testing -- 16. Qualitative data analysis -- 17. The research report.

Abstract
This text offers a framework for conducting research in a scientific manner for all areas of business. Students learn how to develop practical knowledge and skills to understand and carry out research projects.

Subject Term
Business -- Research -- Methodology.
 
RESEARCH - METHODOLOGY.

Added Author
Bougie, Roger.


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