Research Proposal: Initiating Research

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Course overview

Provider
Coursera
Course type
Free online course
Level
Intermediate
Deadline
Flexible
Duration
11 hours
Certificate
Paid Certificate Available
Course author
Jim Fong
  • Determine possible market research constraints and be able to determine the appropriate questions to ask in the research planning process

  • Assess the credibility and value of secondary research

  • Apply basic sampling theory to a given situation

  • Compose a professionally packaged research plan or proposal

Description

Market Research is a growing and important field that is used in many industries around the world. Given all the data that is collected whether by organizations, industries, social media, governments, etc., it’s important that someone can review and sift through all the noise to provide valuable insights. And that’s where you come in as a market researcher. This course will only scratch the surface and provide you a foundational understanding of this field.In this course, you will be able to define market research and identify some tools used in the industry. You will be able to discuss the importance of secondary and internal research in terms of the planning process. You will be able to define what primary research is and identify the various ways to conduct primary research. You will be able to focus on an actual research plan or proposal for your peer review project. You will be able to compose a response to a request for a proposal or research plan and be able to address the various components of the proposal and package it in a professional manner.
Research Proposal: Initiating Research
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