Studying online

There are now 2 possible online modes for units:

Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.

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Unit Overview

Description

This unit introduces students to analytical techniques and research methods (qualitative and quantitative) to analyse consumer data applicable to daily business operations. All topics follow data-driven decision-making framework to demonstrate managerial relevance of data analytics for strategy development/improvement. Univariate, bivariate and key multivariate techniques are covered.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) display problem-analysis skills and effective communication to produce professional market research reports; (2) demonstrate a working knowledge of the concepts and methods of marketing research; (3) recognise, with an increased sensitivity, the biases and limitations of marketing data; (4) demonstrate competency with the SPSS statistical software package and the ability to use SPSS to input marketing data and analyse the results from various basic statistical techniques; (5) develop competencies to work more effectively in teams through completion of groupwork; (6) demonstrate personal awareness of the social and ethical impact of market research; and (7) demonstrate self-management and independent learning skills through the completion of weekly assigned work.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) class participation; (2) group report; and (3) examinations. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Liudmila Tarabashkina
Contact hours
1.5 hour lectures, 1.5 hour tutorials
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.