MKP2720 - Research methods and analysis - 2017

Research methodology and analysis plays a fundamental role in problem identification, decision making, strategy development, marketing planning and the evaluation of marketing performance. Students will gain a working knowledge of qualitative research techniques. The unit is also designed to introduce students to hypothesis formulation and testing. In addition, students will explore issues associated with survey design and gain skills in basic statistical techniques used in analysing survey and experimental data.

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

1. explain the purposes and scope of the basic marketing research methods commonly used by organisations
2. demonstrate an understanding of the steps required to formulate a research design
3. develop skills in formulating and testing research hypotheses that are underpinned by sound theoretical frameworks
4. develop competencies to analyse and interpret data by applying univariate, parametric, non-parametric, and correlational statistics
5. demonstrate the ability to develop a marketing research report.

Within semester assessment: 60% + Examination: 40%

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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Dr Stephen Saunders

MKB2420, MKW2420, MKF2121, MKC2500, MKG2420