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Shi Zhengyu, Jim Fong, Susan Berman, Olivier Rubel, PhD, Robin Boyar, and Ashwin Aravindakshan, PhD

"Finding the Story in the Data” is the most important emerging capability for market researchers according to GRIT (Greenbook Research Industry Trends) Report 2016. This specialization, designed for learners with no previous Marketing Research experience teaches a comprehensive marketing research approach that will help learners find and communicate the story in the data.

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"Finding the Story in the Data” is the most important emerging capability for market researchers according to GRIT (Greenbook Research Industry Trends) Report 2016. This specialization, designed for learners with no previous Marketing Research experience teaches a comprehensive marketing research approach that will help learners find and communicate the story in the data.

Students will learn how to initiate a research project for targeted business needs, conduct research through multiple modes and datasets, analyze research data, manage suppliers performing specialized research, and deliver recommendations from the research. By the end of the specialization, learners will create and scope a research proposal, conduct desk research, design and test a focus group guide, interpret focus group results, design and implement a survey in Qualtrics, analyze quantitative data, develop insights by synthesizing findings across research methods, create data visualizations in Excel, and develop a presentation of findings with recommendations to stakeholders.

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Four courses

Research Proposal: Initiating Research

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Market Research is a growing field used in many industries. Given all the data collected, it’s important that someone can review and provide valuable insights. This course will provide a foundational understanding of this field.

Qualitative Research

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In this course, you will explore qualitative market research methods, from design to implementation to analysis. You will learn how to define qualitative research, explore various methods, design instruments, recruit participants, moderate focus groups, and analyze data.

Quantitative Research

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In this course, you will learn about marketing research methods to determine market opportunities and their value for your organization.

Research Report: Delivering Insights

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You have completed the hard work of conducting your internal, secondary, and primary research. You have analyzed all the data and are able to formulate insights and recommendations based on your research proposal. Now, you need to present your findings to stakeholders and business leaders.

Learning objectives

  • Compose a professionally packaged research plan or proposal
  • Analyze focus group data and create a focus group report following common business practices in qualitative market research
  • Design an effective questionnaire and launch your survey to the target audience
  • Analyze survey results, perform basic calculations, synthesize research findings and develop and deliver insights

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