TY - BOOK AU - Schindler, Pamela S. TI - Business research methods SN - 9789354600685 U1 - 658.00721 PY - 2022/// CY - Chennai PB - McGraw Hill Education (India) Pvt. Ltd. KW - Business--Research KW - Management--Research KW - Business--Research--Methodology N1 - Part I: Building the Foundation for Research 1 Research Foundations and Fundamentals 2 The Research Process: An Overview 3 Stage 1: Clarify the Research Question Part II: The Design of Business Research 4 Stage 2: Research Design, An Overview 5 Stage 2: Sampling Design Appendix: Calculate the Sample Size 6 Stage 2: Data Collection Design: Qualitative Research 7 Stage 2: Data Collection Design: Observation Research 8 Stage 2: Data Collection Design: Experiments 9 Stage 2: Data Collection Design: Survey Research Part III: Measurement 10 Stage 3: Measurement Foundations 11 Stage 3: Measurement Questions Appendix: Sample Computer-Based Questions and Guidelines for Mobile Q Appendix: Sources of Measurement Questions Appendix: More on Effective Measurement Questions 12 Stage 3: Measurement Instruments Part IV: Collect, Prepare and Examine the Data 13 Stage 3: Collect, Prepare, and Examine Data Appendix: Better Tables Appendix: Describing Data Statistically Part V: Analyze and Interpret Data 14 Stage 4: Hypothesis Testing 15 Stage 4: Measures of Association Part VI: Stage 5: Report the Research 16 Stage 5: Research Reports: Supported Insights and Recommendations Appendix: Better Reports Part VII: Research Project Overview 17 An Integrated Example N2 - The Thirteenth Edition of Business Research Methods reflects a thoughtful revision of the text. Both students and professors will find thorough, current coverage of all business research topics presented with a balance of theory and practical application. The author has used managerial decision-making as the theme of the book and provides the content and structure to ensure students grasp the business research function ER -