A Concise Guide to Market Research: The Process, Data, and Methods Using IBM SPSS Statistics

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This book offers an easily accessible and comprehensive guide to the entire market research process, from asking market research questions to collecting and analyzing data by means of quantitative methods. It is intended for all readers who wish to know more about the market research process, data management, and the most commonly used methods in market research. The book helps readers perform analyses, interpret the results, and make sound statistical decisions using IBM SPSS Statistics. Hypothesis tests, ANOVA, regression analysis, principal component analysis, factor analysis, and cluster analysis, as well as essential descriptive statistics, are covered in detail. Highly engaging and hands-on, the book includes many practical examples, tips, and suggestions that help readers apply and interpret the data analysis methods discussed. The new edition uses IBM SPSS version 25 and offers the following new features: A single case and dataset used throughout the book to facilitate learning New material on survey design and all data analysis methods to reflect the latest advances concerning each topic Improved use of educational elements, such as learning objectives, keywords, self-assessment tests, case studies, and much more A glossary that includes definitions of all the keywords and other descriptions of selected topics Links to additional material and videos via the Springer Multimedia App Front Matter ....Pages i-xvii Introduction to Market Research (Marko Sarstedt, Erik Mooi)....Pages 1-9 The Market Research Process (Marko Sarstedt, Erik Mooi)....Pages 11-24 Data (Marko Sarstedt, Erik Mooi)....Pages 25-45 Getting Data (Marko Sarstedt, Erik Mooi)....Pages 47-90 Descriptive Statistics (Marko Sarstedt, Erik Mooi)....Pages 91-150 Hypothesis Testing and ANOVA (Marko Sarstedt, Erik Mooi)....Pages 151-208 Regression Analysis (Marko Sarstedt, Erik Mooi)....Pages 209-256 Principal Component and Factor Analysis (Marko Sarstedt, Erik Mooi)....Pages 257-299 Cluster Analysis (Marko Sarstedt, Erik Mooi)....Pages 301-354 Communicating the Results (Marko Sarstedt, Erik Mooi)....Pages 355-375 Back Matter ....Pages 377-396