Business Research Methods, 2nd European edition is a rigorous, up-to-date and engaging text that introduces students to the concepts, processes and practices of good business research. Designed to lead readers through the entire research process from start to finish, the text is divided into three parts:

Essentials of Research: this section introduces students to the whys of research; outlines the process and the proposal stage; explains the aims and process of literature reviews; and explores the ethics involved with all research undertakings.

Research Approaches: now readers are familiar with the research process, this section introduces the different types of research. Beginning with a chapter on quantitative and qualitative research, this part also features chapters on sampling strategies;survey research; the theory of secondary data and archival sources; interviews; case studies; observational research and ethnography before ending with a chapter on experiments.

Research Instruments: this third section illustrates how best to conduct research, exploring the use of measurements, field work and questionnaires. The text ends with a chapter that explains how best to write and present your research once it is complete - an essential skill for any good researcher!

A fourth part of the book is made available to readers on a CD-ROM that comes free with every copy of Business Research Methods. It covers the Statistical Background of research. Designed to be used easily in conjunction with the text by those that need a more statistical perspective on research, the CD includes chapters on the preparation and description of data; exploring, displaying and examining data; testing hypotheses; measuring association and an overview on multivariate analysis.

Providing integrated coverage of advanced statistical methods, techniques and analysis, these chapters provide the perfect add-on for those that need it. Indexed and page numbered, it can easily be used easily in conjunction with the rest of the text.