Submitted by watsonld on May 1, 2008
Research Design and Statistics Concepts Worksheet
Concept Application of Concept in Scenario Reference to Concept in Reading
Methods of research:
 Focus Groups
 Random Sample
USA World bank used two different methods of research to identify a new product to market. Jim Wilson, VP of marketing, used focus groups of 40 small business owners to identify their needs and spending habits. Mary Monroe, VP of new product development, used a random sample of 140,000 respondents to an online survey. “Why take a sample instead of studying every member of the population? A sample of registered voters is necessary...
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