Online Class: Business Research Methods
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15Lessons
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17Exams &
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226Students
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10Hours
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1.0CEUs
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Video Audit
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Course Description
Delving into the World of Business Research: A Comprehensive Exploration
Embarking on a research project, especially within the intricate world of business, is akin to setting sail on a vast ocean of information, analytics, and insights. This expansive course, "Navigating Business Research Methods," is designed as your compass and guiding star, ensuring that every exploration yields valuable discoveries.
Our course sets out with twin ambitions:
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To demystify the intricate maze of business research, equipping you to champion it within your organizational landscape.
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To hone your research acumen, refining your ability to navigate diverse tools and methodologies with precision and confidence.
Research isn't merely a collection of data; it's an odyssey that involves probing questions, strategic collection, and an incisive interpretation of data. This odyssey is invaluable to both corporate behemoths and nimble non-profits. Our course transforms this odyssey into an exhilarating journey, taking you from conceptualizing research objectives to presenting compelling findings.
Our syllabus, spread across fifteen meticulously curated lessons, is a blend of foundational concepts and advanced strategies:
- The A-Z of Business Research
- The Blueprint: Mapping the Research Process
- Cultivating Stakeholder Engagement and Consensus
- Crafting a Robust Literature Review
- Ethical Considerations: The North Star of Research
- Delving into Quantitative Analysis
- Tools of the Quantitative Trade: Effective Data Collection 8-9. Harnessing the Power of IBM SPSS Statistics: A Two-Part Exploration
- The Art and Science of Qualitative Analysis
- Qualitative Data Collection: Techniques and Best Practices
- NVivo: A Deep Dive
- The Harmony of Mixed Methods Research 14-15. Crafting and Presenting Stellar Research Reports: A Dual-Module Masterclass
Post each module, you'll engage in a comprehensive assessment designed to gauge and enhance your grasp on the intricate tapestry of business research.
Whether you're an established business analyst, an emerging research enthusiast, or a curious individual eager to unlock the secrets of the business research realm, this course is your key. Dive deep, uncover insights, and emerge with a refined skill set, poised to elevate the research narrative in any organizational setting.
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Introduction to Business Research
In this lesson, we will do the following: *define business research *discuss methods for identifying business problems that might benefit from research *provide guidelines to consider when formulating a research question.Lesson 2: Understanding the Research Process
In this lesson, we will do the following. *introduce the basic forms of research and corresponding methods *learn about research plans and the role they play in the overall research process *make important connections between the research question, plan, and designLesson 3: Fostering and Maintaining Buy-In
In this lesson, we will do the following. *learn how to attain buy-in from your superiors *learn how to attain buy-in from your participants *discuss how to manage expectations to maintain buy-inLesson 4: Literature Reviews
In this lesson, we will turn our attention to the first major component of your research project: the literature review.Lesson 5: Ethics in Business Research
In this lesson, we will do the following. *define what we mean by ethics in business research *outline key ethical principles *note common research misconductsLesson 6: What is Quantitative Analysis?
In this lesson, we will do the following. *outline the key characteristics of quantitative research *discuss the main advantages and limitations of quantitative research *breakdown four quantitative research designsLesson 7: Quantitative Data Collection Methods
In this lesson, we will introduce the following. *content analysis *sampling *self-completion questionnaires *structured observationsLesson 8: IBM SPSS Statistics I
In this lesson, we will do the following. *dive into what IBM SPSS Statistics is and how it is used *introduce the software platform itself, including the Data Editor and SPSS Viewer *outline the software's basic features and functionsLesson 9: IBM SPSS Statistics II
In this lesson, we will do the following *introduce data analysis generally and selected IBM SPSS analytical functions *outline the steps for outputting your data using these analytical functions *apply inferential statistical methodologies to IBM SPSS StatisticsLesson 10: What is Qualitative Analysis?
In this lesson, we will do the following. *outline the key characteristics of qualitative research *discuss the main advantages and limitations of qualitative research *breakdown four qualitative research designsLesson 11: Qualitative Data Collection Methods
In this lesson, we will introduce the following. *case study *field research *focus groups *samplingLesson 12: NVivo
In this lesson, we will do the following. *introduce NVivo, and explain how it is used and to what end *outline the software's basic features and how to get started in the system *introduce visualization functionality in NVivoLesson 13: Mixed Methods Research
In this lesson, we will do the following. *introduce what mixed methods research is and why it is important *discuss the main advantages and limitations of qualitative research *outline key types of mixed methods research designsLesson 14: Reporting Your Research I
In this lesson, we will do the following. *introduce the general structure of a business research report *discuss the importance of your audience *outline common citation stylesLesson 15: Reporting Your Research II
In this lesson, we will do the following. *discuss the formatting and drafting that goes into each structure of your report *outline key tips for presenting your research
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