Research Methods For Business Students
A 30-part course with MeanThat
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Robert Barcik is a co-founder of MeanThat, an educational platform that has helped more than a quarter million students to learn efficiently. In 2014, he got inspired by KhanAcademy and created his first teaching videos and after placing them on... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 3 hr, 40 min
- Lessons 30
- Attachments 28
- Exercises 67
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127 CQ
30 Lessons in This Course
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3 minManagement lesson 12 CQ
Feeling lost as you try to start your research? Whether it's for a job, or for your degree, learn what research is, it's purpose, and how it should be done.
with MeanThatFeeling lost as you try to start your research? Whether it's for a job, or for your degree, learn what research is, it's purpose, and how it should be done.
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3 minWork lesson 22 CQ
What type of research are you doing for your specific project? In this lesson, learn about the differences between basic research and applied research.
with MeanThatWhat type of research are you doing for your specific project? In this lesson, learn about the differences between basic research and applied research.
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6 minWork lesson 34 CQ
In this lesson, learn about the nature of exploratory, descriptive, and explanatory research, and the types of questions that are associated with each.
with MeanThatIn this lesson, learn about the nature of exploratory, descriptive, and explanatory research, and the types of questions that are associated with each.
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4 minWork lesson 43 CQ
Choosing a proper research idea that interests you is not an easy task. In this lesson, get valuable insight into how to pick a research topic!
with MeanThatChoosing a proper research idea that interests you is not an easy task. In this lesson, get valuable insight into how to pick a research topic!
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3 minWork lesson 52 CQ
Ready to write your research paper? In this lesson, learn how to write your introduction and discover why it's important to include a research rationale.
with MeanThatReady to write your research paper? In this lesson, learn how to write your introduction and discover why it's important to include a research rationale.
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4 minWork lesson 63 CQ
Need a problem description for your research paper? In this lesson, learn the benefits of including a problem description and review how to write one!
with MeanThatNeed a problem description for your research paper? In this lesson, learn the benefits of including a problem description and review how to write one!
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8 minWork lesson 75 CQ
In this lesson, get helpful tips on different ways to format your research question and objectives, and learn how to write a great research aim.
with MeanThatIn this lesson, get helpful tips on different ways to format your research question and objectives, and learn how to write a great research aim.
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2 minWork lesson 82 CQ
In this lesson on research papers, learn why it's important to make sure your research problem description and research topic are clearly defined.
with MeanThatIn this lesson on research papers, learn why it's important to make sure your research problem description and research topic are clearly defined.
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6 minWriting lesson 94 CQ
Writing a research thesis? In this lesson, learn about the second part of the paper, the literature review, and get a breakdown of what it requires.
with MeanThatWriting a research thesis? In this lesson, learn about the second part of the paper, the literature review, and get a breakdown of what it requires.
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8 minLiterature lesson 105 CQ
Stuck on what sources to use for an essay? In this lesson, learn about the validity of various information sources for a research or literature review.
with MeanThatStuck on what sources to use for an essay? In this lesson, learn about the validity of various information sources for a research or literature review.
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20 minWriting lesson 1111 CQ
Sometimes it's tough to put down the first lines of a literature review. In this research methodology lesson, learn step-by-step how to start one.
with MeanThatSometimes it's tough to put down the first lines of a literature review. In this research methodology lesson, learn step-by-step how to start one.
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3 minSociology lesson 122 CQ
In this research methodology lesson, learn about the research onion—a tool to help you keep track of methodological choices made during research.
with MeanThatIn this research methodology lesson, learn about the research onion—a tool to help you keep track of methodological choices made during research.
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5 minPsychology lesson 133 CQ
Which research approach is the right one? Robert explains which of the approaches (deductive, inductive, and abductive) will serve you the best.
with MeanThatWhich research approach is the right one? Robert explains which of the approaches (deductive, inductive, and abductive) will serve you the best.
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7 minSociology lesson 144 CQ
Which research design is appropriate for your research? In this lesson, learn how to choose between quantitative and qualitative research design.
with MeanThatWhich research design is appropriate for your research? In this lesson, learn how to choose between quantitative and qualitative research design.
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2 minSociology lesson 152 CQ
There are almost a dozen research strategies to choose from for your research. In this lesson, get a glimpse of the strategies and how to choose one.
with MeanThatThere are almost a dozen research strategies to choose from for your research. In this lesson, get a glimpse of the strategies and how to choose one.
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8 minPsychology lesson 165 CQ
Experiment is a useful research strategy for social science as well as business researchers. Learn about variables within an experiment in this lesson.
with MeanThatExperiment is a useful research strategy for social science as well as business researchers. Learn about variables within an experiment in this lesson.
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2 minSociology lesson 172 CQ
Survey as a research strategy is simple. In this research methodology lesson, learn about which types of research go well with survey, and when to use it.
with MeanThatSurvey as a research strategy is simple. In this research methodology lesson, learn about which types of research go well with survey, and when to use it.
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7 minPsychology lesson 184 CQ
Case study allows researchers to study phenomena in context. In this research methodology lesson, learn about using case study as a research strategy.
with MeanThatCase study allows researchers to study phenomena in context. In this research methodology lesson, learn about using case study as a research strategy.
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3 minSociology lesson 192 CQ
Searching for a practical research strategy that generates useful knowledge quickly? Then action research is the right research strategy for you.
with MeanThatSearching for a practical research strategy that generates useful knowledge quickly? Then action research is the right research strategy for you.
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3 minPsychology lesson 202 CQ
Narrative inquiry allows for researchers to listen to the stories of the involved people. Learn its advantages as a research strategy in this lesson.
with MeanThatNarrative inquiry allows for researchers to listen to the stories of the involved people. Learn its advantages as a research strategy in this lesson.
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4 minSociology lesson 213 CQ
Will your research cover a snapshot in time or changes over time? In this lesson, learn about cross-sectional and longitudinal case studies.
with MeanThatWill your research cover a snapshot in time or changes over time? In this lesson, learn about cross-sectional and longitudinal case studies.
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9 minWriting lesson 225 CQ
When it comes to research, reliability and validity are paramount. In this lesson, learn what makes research reliable and valid, and therefore, good research.
with MeanThatWhen it comes to research, reliability and validity are paramount. In this lesson, learn what makes research reliable and valid, and therefore, good research.
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4 minSociology lesson 233 CQ
What is your role as a researcher? In this research methodology lesson, learn the differences between internal and external researcher roles.
with MeanThatWhat is your role as a researcher? In this research methodology lesson, learn the differences between internal and external researcher roles.
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5 minWriting lesson 243 CQ
For research, you need a sample. In this research methodology lesson, learn how to select a sample with proper justification for particular research.
with MeanThatFor research, you need a sample. In this research methodology lesson, learn how to select a sample with proper justification for particular research.
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13 minSociology lesson 257 CQ
With probability sampling techniques, a population is selected randomly. In this lesson, learn about the math and numbers of probability sampling.
with MeanThatWith probability sampling techniques, a population is selected randomly. In this lesson, learn about the math and numbers of probability sampling.
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11 minSociology lesson 266 CQ
In this research methodology lesson, learn about non-probability sampling techniques so you can choose the right one for your research project.
with MeanThatIn this research methodology lesson, learn about non-probability sampling techniques so you can choose the right one for your research project.
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8 minWork lesson 275 CQ
In this lesson, explore the definition of secondary research, and review the pros and cons of using secondary research instead of primary research.
with MeanThatIn this lesson, explore the definition of secondary research, and review the pros and cons of using secondary research instead of primary research.
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15 minWork lesson 288 CQ
In this lesson, learn about using the options of participant observation versus structured observation for data collection techniques for your research.
with MeanThatIn this lesson, learn about using the options of participant observation versus structured observation for data collection techniques for your research.
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12 minWork lesson 297 CQ
When doing research, one data collection method is interviews. In this lesson, learn about the three different interview types, and when it's best to use each.
with MeanThatWhen doing research, one data collection method is interviews. In this lesson, learn about the three different interview types, and when it's best to use each.
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21 minWork lesson 3011 CQ
In this lesson on collecting primary data for research, review the different questionnaire variables, as well as the various types of questionnaires.
with MeanThatIn this lesson on collecting primary data for research, review the different questionnaire variables, as well as the various types of questionnaires.
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15117 min15-part Management course66 CQ
In this business course, learn how organizations are formed and function, gain an overview of important organizational theories, and understand the influence of environmental factors.
with MeanThatIn this business course, learn how organizations are formed and function, gain an overview of important organizational theories, and understand the influence of environmental factors.
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22137 min22-part Management course80 CQ
In this course from Mean That, discover the ideas behind different organizational structures, how they impact management and flexibility, the advantages and challenges of each, and much more.
with MeanThatIn this course from Mean That, discover the ideas behind different organizational structures, how they impact management and flexibility, the advantages and challenges of each, and much more.
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26132 min26-part Management course78 CQ
In this course from Mean That, learn all about organizational change and organizational decision-making, from the basic concepts and theories behind them to the factors that influence them.
with MeanThatIn this course from Mean That, learn all about organizational change and organizational decision-making, from the basic concepts and theories behind them to the factors that influence them.
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47277 min47-part Management course161 CQ
Are you a manager seeking to make the most out of your organizational capabilities in a business environment? Consider this expansive course on workplace organizational strategies.
with MeanThatAre you a manager seeking to make the most out of your organizational capabilities in a business environment? Consider this expansive course on workplace organizational strategies.
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11109 min11-part Career Growth course60 CQ
Ever heard of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)? In this course, lecturer Robert Barcik walks you through all of the essentials to understanding and competing in the lucrative business area.
with MeanThatEver heard of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)? In this course, lecturer Robert Barcik walks you through all of the essentials to understanding and competing in the lucrative business area.
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30220 min30-part College Prep course127 CQ
Have you ever wondered why research results are so generally well-accepted? The reason is that these studies are valid and reliable due to use of research methodologies, discussed in this course.
with MeanThatHave you ever wondered why research results are so generally well-accepted? The reason is that these studies are valid and reliable due to use of research methodologies, discussed in this course.
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4 minFREESociology Worldly CurioFree3 CQ
Afro Latinos in Florida say the existence of the play is a small window into the racism that persists in Latin American communities stateside and abroad.
with PRI's The WorldAfro Latinos in Florida say the existence of the play is a small window into the racism that persists in Latin American communities stateside and abroad.
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6 minFREESociology lessonFree4 CQ
Plus, evidence for 19th-century abortion views and California weather that will make your head spin.
with Science FridayPlus, evidence for 19th-century abortion views and California weather that will make your head spin.
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16 minFREESociology lessonFree9 CQ
Paleoecologists use fossils to figure out the environment of early hominins and how those conditions played a role in the evolution of our early ancestors.
with Science FridayPaleoecologists use fossils to figure out the environment of early hominins and how those conditions played a role in the evolution of our early ancestors.
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4 minFREEPolitical Science lessonFree3 CQ
Should politicians that act in ways contrary to their stated positions be forcibly outed? Full episode script Several years ago when I first asked this quest...
Should politicians that act in ways contrary to their stated positions be forcibly outed? Full episode script Several years ago when I first asked this quest...
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60315 min60-part College Prep course184 CQ
In this 60-lesson course from MathOnTime, prepare for the math portion of the ACT test with practice problems that reflect the subjects covered on the ACT, as well as the test format.
with MathOnTimeIn this 60-lesson course from MathOnTime, prepare for the math portion of the ACT test with practice problems that reflect the subjects covered on the ACT, as well as the test format.
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24291 min24-part College Prep course157 CQ
In this course, TAPAprep guides you through the SAT math section from the ground up. Learn the fundamental strategies for efficiently solving tough questions, and start paving the way to SAT success!
with TAPAprepIn this course, TAPAprep guides you through the SAT math section from the ground up. Learn the fundamental strategies for efficiently solving tough questions, and start paving the way to SAT success!
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846 min8-part College Prep course29 CQ
Meeting in person with college admissions staff is intimidating, but TJ Walker's strategies can help you make a great impression during a college interview, and improve your odds of acceptance!
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30220 min30-part College Prep course127 CQ
Have you ever wondered why research results are so generally well-accepted? The reason is that these studies are valid and reliable due to use of research methodologies, discussed in this course.
with MeanThatHave you ever wondered why research results are so generally well-accepted? The reason is that these studies are valid and reliable due to use of research methodologies, discussed in this course.
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530 min5-part College Prep course18 CQ
Struggling with exam preparation, study motivation, or test anxiety? If completing tests and exams feels even harder than it should be, consider this course on studying and test-taking techniques.
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