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The future of research

Qualitative research has at its essence the search for a consumer truth, an insight into behaviour or attitude that will guide the marketer to a product positioning distinctive and relevant enough to cut through the data smog and advertising clutter...

Catalogue: ESOMAR Congress 2000: The Impact Of Networking

Authors: Fiona Jack, Bas Homans

Companies: Green Light International, MARE

September 1, 2000

Qualitative research

"Qualitative research is: a) an attempt to capture the sense that lies within, and that structures what we say about what we do; b) an exploration, elaboration and systemisation of the significance of an identified phenomenon; c) the illuminative...

Catalogue: ESOMAR Handbook Of Market And Opinion Research

Author: Mary Goodyear

September 1, 1998

A qualitative futurescape

The theme of this paper is that qualitative research, as it travels through the world exploring new terrain, is now in serious danger of falling into a foul smelling swamp and remaining stuck there. There are, however, challenging peaks to climb...

Catalogue: New Monograph Series Vol.4: Qualitative Research

Author: Wendy Gordon

January 1, 1998

Grounded theory

This paper sets out to explain and to critically evaluate how grounded theory can be utilised within marketing management settings. The key characteristics underlying qualitative research are outlined prior to a fuller explication of the methods...

Catalogue: ESOMAR/EMAC Symposium 1996: Research Methodologies For 'The New Marketing'

Authors: John Connell, Andy Lowe

November 1, 1996