Qualitative Methods for Marketplace Research
All key topics are covered including the differences between quantitative and qualitative research, steps to take prior to conducting research, data collection techniques and tools, decoding and understanding collected data, and explaining research findings to someone else. Borrowing techniques from anthropology, sociology, psychology, and communication, the book presents specific examples to illustrate how these techniques are adapted for marketplace research. Studies conducted by renowned scholars and practitioners guide readers through all the nuances of qualitative methods needed to develop, execute and analyze state-of-the-art marketplace studies.
"Shay Sayre offers a rich and stimulating encounter. Her volume overflows with information, touching on the great array of ideas and methods available for conducting qualitative research. The practicality of her approach translates the most abstruse concepts into accessible actions. She has a distinctive, even laconic voice that cuts through the heart of her material. She gives the reader insight, examples, and the encouragement to experience the illumination that comes with trying out new ideas."
Found this to be a good, solid text that many students will find useful. I have not made it essential reading as the masters module in research methods takes students from a number of courses. It is well-written and clearly structured and appropriate for the students on the module.
