Introduction to Business Research 3

Alex Roberts, William Wallace and Frances Pfab

The third research module concentrates on statistical techniques for data collection, analysis and drawing conclusions.

Topics covered

  • Data collection and analysis techniques.
  • Distributions, inference, significance, variance.
  • Regression, correlation, regression analysis.
  • Time series, stationary series, trends, forecasting errors.
  • Pilot studies and theory refinement.
  • Literature re-evaluation and theory refinement.
  • Generating preliminary research results.
  • Formulating results validation studies.
  • Validation feedback and re-evaluation of research results.