Overcoming practical challenges in cross-sectional survey data collection / Lasse Torkkeli, Anisur Rahman Faroque.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Torkkeli, Lasse, author.

Rahman Faroque, Anisur, author.

Series:

SAGE research methods cases.

SAGE research methods cases

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Data collection platforms--Finland--Case studies.

Data collection platforms.

Statistics--Case studies.

Statistics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications, Ltd., 2022.

Summary:

When students and researchers seek to find results in business studies, they will often use statistical methods applied on large datasets. Since many such datasets are not readily available in the public, there is usually a need for the researcher or student to collect survey data from businesses and managers directly. However, collecting data oneself like that can result in many practical challenges. This case describes one such data collection, aimed at international small- and medium-sized enterprises in Finland. We collected the data in 2020 and learned from many practical challenges in the process. Readers will learn how difficulties and practical challenges can arise during cross-sectional survey data collection. More importantly, readers will learn how to both mitigate those challenges prior to data collection and, where encountered, solve the challenges, likely resulting in good quality datasets.

Contents:

Learning Outcomes

Project Overview and Context

Research Design

Research Practicalities

Method in Action

Practical Lessons Learned

Conclusions

Classroom Discussion Questions

Multiple Choice Quiz Questions

Further Reading

Web Resources

References.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-5296-0523-7

9781529605235

OCLC:

1303393437