Market Research is a growing and important field that is used in many industries around the world. Given all the data that is collected whether by organizations, industries, social media, governments, etc., it’s important that someone can review and sift through all the noise to provide valuable insights. And that’s where you come in as a market researcher. This course will only scratch the surface and provide you a foundational understanding of this field.
In this course, you will be able to define market research and identify some tools used in the industry. You will be able to discuss the importance of secondary and internal research in terms of the planning process. You will be able to define what primary research is and identify the various ways to conduct primary research. You will be able to focus on an actual research plan or proposal for your peer review project. You will be able to compose a response to a request for a proposal or research plan and be able to address the various components of the proposal and package it in a professional manner.
Ce cours fait partie de la Spécialisation Market Research
Research Proposal: Initiating Research
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Programme du cours : ce que vous apprendrez dans ce cours
Semaine
1Getting Started and Introduction to Market Research
In this module, you will be able to define what market research is and identify the tools that are used. You will be able to discuss the various motivations behind a research inquiry and what goes into a market research request. You will define the services, the roles and the qualities of a market researcher. You will also be able to identify constraints to help you ask the right questions. Finally, you will be able to respond to a market research proposal.
9 videos (Total 31 min), 6 lectures, 1 quiz
9 vidéos
Course Introduction3 min
Survey to Build Our Database1 min
Introduction to Market Research min
Defining Market Research3 min
Motivation for Market Research5 min
Requests for Market Research3 min
The Services, Roles, and Qualities of a Market Researcher3 min
Complexities, Constraints, and Questions to Ask4 min
Planning a Response to a Market Research Inquiry5 min
6 lectures
Take the Specialization Smartphone Survey15 min
Market Research Is the Answer to 'Uberization' and the Customer Challenges of the 21st Century10 min
Why Market Research is Important5 min
Five Reasons Why Market Research Matters (and Five Tips for Using It)10 min
5 Market Research Questions to Ask Your Customers10 min
13 Questions Every Marketing Consultant Should Ask Prospects15 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Module 1 Quiz30 min
Semaine
2Secondary and Internal Research
In this module, you will be able to recognize the importance of secondary and internal research in the planning process. You will be able to assess the value and credibility of the secondary and internal data you have at your disposal. You will also be able to identify a starting point should a new client approach you. You will recognize the pros and cons of each method of research. And you will be able to budget appropriately and decide what type of market researcher you need or want to be for a given project.
8 videos (Total 41 min), 3 lectures, 1 quiz
8 vidéos
The Importance of Secondary and Internal Research6 min
Secondary and Internal Research in the Planning Process6 min
Starting Cold with Secondary and Internal Research6 min
Pros and Cons of Secondary and Internal Research5 min
Three Levels of a Professional Market Researcher6 min
Budget Considerations While Initiating Market Research5 min
Developing Your Research Skills Further2 min
3 lectures
Quirk's: Time-Saving Tips for Conducting Secondary Research10 min
Quirk's: Save Money - Conduct Secondary Research10 min
Quirk's: Meta-Analysis Offers Research on Research for MR15 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Module 2 Quiz30 min
Semaine
3Primary Research Introduction
In this module, you will be able to discuss various primary research methods for collecting data. You will be able to define what primary research is and be able to choose the appropriate method for your proposal. You will be able to consider various sampling and survey methods and even the less used observational method.
7 videos (Total 33 min), 2 lectures, 1 quiz
7 vidéos
Defining Primary Research4 min
Sampling and a Sampling Frame4 min
Deciding on the Kind of Sampling and How Many to Sample6 min
Observational Research4 min
Surveys6 min
Methods and Tools in Qualitative Research5 min
2 lectures
Quirk's: What Everyone Needs to Know About Sampling10 min
Quirk's: Forget Exact Science: Drawing Conclusions from Observational Research15 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Module 3 Quiz30 min
Semaine
4Research Plan or Proposal
In this module, you will be able to write a research proposal for a client. You will be able to recognize and take action when a proposal has been requested. You will be able to collect and compose the necessary proposal requirements and be able to professionally package your proposal. You will be able to apply strategies on how to follow-up with a client about your proposal and be able to take action when you are awarded the bid.
8 videos (Total 33 min), 1 lecture, 2 quiz
8 vidéos
How a Research Plan or Proposal Might be Presented4 min
Components of a Research Plan or Proposal (Part 1)6 min
Components of a Research Plan or Proposal (Part 2)6 min
Packaging the Research Plan or Proposal3 min
How to Follow Up with Your Client4 min
You Won the Project, Now What?5 min
Course Summary1 min
1 lecture
Six Keys to Writing a Great Proposal15 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Module 4 Quiz30 min
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par MA•Nov 20th 2018
It's my pleasure to have this course. It help me to accelerate my potentiality to design a proposal with all the knowledge along the 4 weeks. Thanks very much for this opportunity.
par MG•Aug 15th 2018
This is a very good introduction to initiating a research proposal. I am really grateful to Jim Fong and his team for the valuable insights.
Enseignant
Jim Fong
Director, UPCEA Center for Research and Marketing StrategyUC Davis Division of Continuing and Professional Education
À propos de University of California, Davis
UC Davis, one of the nation’s top-ranked research universities, is a global leader in agriculture, veterinary medicine, sustainability, environmental and biological sciences, and technology. With four colleges and six professional schools, UC Davis and its students and alumni are known for their academic excellence, meaningful public service and profound international impact.
À propos de la Spécialisation Market Research
"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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