TY - BOOK AU - Burns,Alvin C. AU - Veeck,Ann AU - Bush,Ronald TI - Marketing research SN - 9781292153261 U1 - 658.83 23 PY - 2017///] CY - Harlow, England PB - Pearson KW - Marketing research N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Chapter 1; Introduction to marketing research --; Chapter 2; The marketing reserach industry --; Chapter 3; The marketing reserach process and defining the problem and research objectives --; Chapter 4; Research design --; Chapter 5; Secondary data and packaged information --; Chapter 6; Qualitative research techniques --; Chapter 7; Evaluating survey data collection methods --; Chapter 8; Understanding measurement, developing questions, and designing the questionnaire --; Chapter 9; Selecting the sample --; Chapter 10; Determining the size of a sample --; Chapter 11; Dealing with fieldwork and data quality issues --; Chapter 12; Unsing descriptive analysis, performing population estimates, and testing hypotheses --; Chapter 13; Implementing basic differences tests --; Chapter 14; Making use of associations tests --; Chapter 15; Understanding regression analysis basics --; Chapter 16; The research report N2 - "The Eighth Edition of Marketing Research continues to provide students with a “nuts and bolts” introduction to the field of marketing research. Intended for students with no prior background in marketing research, the book teaches the basic fundamental statistical models needed to analyze market data. This new edition has been condensed and reorganized for a more streamlined approach. An integrated case study throughout the text helps students relate the material to the real world--and their future careers. All information has been updated to offer the most current insights on forces shaping marketing research, such as the impact of social media and mobile technologies." --Publisher's website ER -