Understanding fundamental concepts, tools, and methods used in conducting a marketing research study. Taking general managerial problems and structuring them in terms of specific questions amenable to research. Developing a competence in designing and conducting common qualitative and quantitative research (e.g., survey research). Students will learn various statistic techniques commonly used in marketing research and be able to use these analyses to provide managerial recommendations. Prereq: ADMN 585 or HMGT 600.