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COURSE RATIONALE
The purpose of learning this course is to equip the students with the skills of d
implementing the marketing research programs
order to introspe 2, plan &
problems of the or
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COURSE OBJECTIVE
After studying this course on Marketing Research the learners will be able to:
Develop a research plan for execution,
Comprehend and apply effec
marketing problems
¢ marketing research techniques to solve day to day
Develop and implement a marketing research program for providing solution to the
managerial decision making function.
Set up a professional methodology and analytical procedure to scientifically arrive at
solutions for business queries.
Learn the value of scientific research for problem solving and decision making
Present the findings and results for martagerial action-to gain competitive advantage and stay
ahead of competition
SYLLABUS:
Unit I 10
Introduction-The Role of Marketing Research- The Marketing Research Process. The Human
Side of Marketing Research: Organizational and Ethical Issues.
Unit 11 10
Designing Research Studies- Qualitative Research- Secondary Data Research in a Digital Age -
Survey Research- Observation-Conducting Marketing Experiments.
Unit I: 10
Measurement- Measurement and Attitude Scaling- Questionnaire Design.
Unit IV 10
Sampling And Statistical Theory- Sampling Designs and Sampling Procedures- Reviewing
Statistical Theory and Determining Sample Size
Unit V: 10
Analysis And Reporting- Basic Data Analysis-Testing for Differences Between Groups and for
Relationships Among Variables-Communicating Research Results
Delivery mode: The course is discussed through a combination of Lectures - Case Studies-
Presentations, Field work- Discussions and Debates - Assignments-Mini Projects-Experiential
Learning through Internships.
REFERENCE
1. G.C. Beri, ‘Marketing Research’, Tata McGraw-Hill Education.
2. Harper W. Boyd Jr, Ralph Westfall, Stanley F. Stasch, Richard D. Irwin Inc.,’Marketin,
Research — text and cases',Alll India Traveller Book Seller. 7 7
3. Raymond Kent, ‘Marketing Research - Measurement, Method and application,
International Thomson Business Press.
William G. Zikmund, Barry J. Babin, ‘Essentials of Marketing Research, International
Edition, Se, Cengage Learning Search, International
William G. Zikmund, Barry J. Babin, Jon C. Carr, Mitch Griffin, ‘Busi,
Methods, International Edition, 9e, Cengage Learning » Business Research