Research Methods and Data Analysis for Business Decisions A Primer Using SPSS

This introductory textbook presents research methods and data analysis tools in non-technical language. It explains the research process and the basics of qualitative and quantitative data analysis, including procedures and methods, analysis, interpretation, and applications using hands-on data exam...

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Main Authors: Sallis, James E., Gripsrud, Geir (Author), Olsson, Ulf Henning (Author), Silkoset, Ragnhild (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2021, 2021
Edition:1st ed. 2021
Series:Classroom Companion: Business
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This introductory textbook presents research methods and data analysis tools in non-technical language. It explains the research process and the basics of qualitative and quantitative data analysis, including procedures and methods, analysis, interpretation, and applications using hands-on data examples in QDA Miner Lite and IBM SPSS Statistics software. The book is divided into four parts that address study and research design; data collection, qualitative methods and surveys; statistical methods, including hypothesis testing, regression, cluster and factor analysis; and reporting. The intended audience is business and social science students learning scientific research methods, however, given its business context, the book will be equally useful for decision-makers in businesses and organizations
Physical Description:XI, 258 p. 138 illus., 112 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9783030844219