Sekaran, Uma

Research methods for business : a skill-building approach / Uma Sekaran - 4th ed - New York : John Wiley & Sons, c2003 - xiv, 450 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. + 1 cd rom

Includes bibliographical references (p. 426-431) and index

Introduction to Research -- Scientific Investigation -- Technology and Business Research -- The Research Process: Steps 1 to 3: The Broad Problem Area, Preliminary Data Gathering, Problem Definition -- The Research Process: Steps 4 and 5: Theoretical Framework Hypothesis Development -- The Research Process: Step 6: Elements of Research Design -- Experimental Designs -- Measurement of Variables: Operational Definition and Scales -- Measurement: Scaling, Reliability, Validity -- Data Collection Methods -- Sampling -- Data Analysis and Interpretation -- The Research Report -- Managerial Decision Making and Research -- Module: A Refresher on Some Statistical Terms and Tests

0471203661 (alk. paper) 0471384488

2002725620

GBA2-Y2523


Business--Research--Methodology

HD30.4 / .S435 2003 HD30.4 / .S435 2003

650.072