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4.Data-Collection Methodology
Primary Data- Collection Methods
Measurement Techniques
Characteristics of Measurement Techniques- Reliability,
Validity etc.
Secondary Data Collection Methods
Library Research
References
Bibliography, Abstract, etc.
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Clarity in Formulation-hypothesis to be
tested must be clearly formulated.
Testable- Must answer the research
questions and test the hypothesis.
Identifying Variables-Relevant variables must
be clearly identified and operationalised.
Serve the Validity needs- Research design
must be structured to fulfill the needs of
internal and external validity.
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following areas.
Systematic collection
Compilation
Analysis
Interpretation of relevant data for marketing
decision.
Research tools are applied effectively for studies
involving:
- Demand forecasting
- Consumer buying behavior
- Measuring advertising effectiveness.
- Media selection for advertising
- Test marketing
- Product positioning
- Product Potential
4. Organizational Research:
It enables the managers to get exposed to a
number of theories and research findings
having relevance to organizations. If a
manager faces any issue in his dept. and has
a sound knowledge of research methods, he
can scientifically approach the problem and
avoid trial and error method.
in following areas.
To improve the quality of products
To develop new materials, processes or
devices for capturing new markets.
To develop new users for existing materials,
processes or devices
To effect savings in cost
To abate dangers
To assist in standardization
To improve customer and public relations
in following areas.
Investigations of new production methods
Investigations of methods of standardization
and control.
Specialized trouble shooting
Formulation of Hypotheses:
Execution of Project
Analysis of Data
Testing of Hypothesis