Quantitative Research
In this course, you will obtain some insights about marketing to help determine whether there is an opportunity that actually exists in the marketplace and whether it is valuable and actionable for your organization or client. Week 1: Assess methods available for creating quantitative surveys, along with their advantages and disadvantages. Identify the type of questions that should be asked and avoid unambiguous survey questions.
Week 2: Design, test, and implement a survey by identifying the target audience and maximizing response rates. You will have an opportunity to use Qualtrics, a survey software tool, to launch your own survey.
Week 3: Analyze statistical models that can be applied to your marketing data, so that you can make data-driven decisions about your marketing mix.
Week 4: Predict most likely outcomes from the marketing decisions and match the type of analysis needed for your business problem.
Take Quantitative Research as a standalone course or as part of the Market Research Specialization. You should have equivalent experience to completing the second course in this specialization, Qualitative Research, before taking this course. By completing the third class in the Specialization, you will gain the skills needed to succeed in the full program.
Predict common pitfalls in designing and implementing quantitative research and a plan to avoid them
Design an effective questionnaire by applying best practices for writing questions and response options
Launch your survey to the target audience using a quantitative survey platform and get back results
Analyze a given set of data, perform basic calculations, and describe it with descriptive statistics
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Getting Started and Preparing to Design a Quantitative Survey for Market Research
Week 2
Designing and Implementing a Quantitative Survey
Week 3
Analyzing a Survey
Week 4
Assess Approaches and Interpret Quantitative Study Results
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
A perfect blend of information and knowledge needed by newcomers to this field
I enjoyed every bit of the course content most especially the analytical aspect of it. I have indeed acquired an invaluable skill. Thanks to our amazing instructors.
This course is good for someone who is looking for the basic principle of quantitative research
This course helped me understand the relavant knowledge to undertake Quantitative Research.
Thanks a lot to the Instructors.
John Paco
