Business research: a practical guide for students

Table of Contents
1. Understanding Research
2. Dealing with Practical Issues
3. Identifying your Research Paradigm
4. Designing the Research
5. Searching and Reviewing the Literature
6. Writing your Research Proposal
7. Collecting Qualitative Data
8. Analysing Qualitative Data
9. Integrated Qualitative Data Methods
10. Collecting Data for Statistical Analysis
11. Analysing Data Using Descriptive Statistics
12. Analysing Data Using Inferential Statistics
13. Writing your Dissertation or Thesis
14. Publishing your Research
15. Troubleshooting.

Now in its fifth edition, Business Research offers students a practical, hands-on guide throughout the research process, from literature review to writing up the results. Accessible and clear, this much loved textbook provides the tools needed to embark on and successfully complete research projects. Its balance of practical advice, methodical approach and sound academic underpinning gives a comprehensive grounding in research methods, so that you can decide on the most appropriate way of collecting, analysing and presenting data.

New to this Edition:
- Expanded practical guidance on areas students find challenging, such as sampling, writing up research and presenting data.
- Fully revised and refreshed to provide a more international perspective.

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