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RESEARCH STUDIES
Identifying the problem
• Quantitative
• Qualitative
Qualitative Quantitative
• Usually small groups • Usually large samples
• Involves objective • Use of statistics –
interpretation of results and measurable, quantifiable results
understanding of human • Understanding what, where
behavior and when
• Understanding why and how
people do things
Qualitative Techniques
• In-depth interviews
• Observation
• Ethnography
Quantitative Techniques
• Face to face
• Telephone interviewing
• Retail audit
• Probability sampling
• Quota sampling
The Sampling Decision (Contd.)
• Sub-group analysis
• Prior knowledge
• Resource
QUESTIONNAIRE DESIGN
Key issues
Recruitment
Training
Selection
Field work
Control
DATA PROCESSING
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