Qualitative Research
Why do companies need to conduct research and how do they decide what type of research will provide the best information? To answer that question, investigate types of research specific to your industry.
To complete this task successfully first work through all learning resource activities:
The Research
Read

Qualitative Research 
Historical Research

Watch

Section 8 – Measuring Your Results from the course Marketing for Small Business with Brad Batesole on LinkedIn Learning

Introduction, Section 1 (Qualitative Research), & Section 2 (Quantitative Research) from the course Market Research Foundations with Sarah Weise on LinkedIn Learning

Section 2 –  Understanding Different Research Methods from the course Learning Design Research with Andy Schwanbeck on LinkedIn Learning

Section 3 – Understanding Your Target Audience from the course Learning Conversion Rate Optimization with Chris Goward  on LinkedIn Learning

Decide if qualitative data will help in your research project.

Qualitative Research and Your Topic
These qualitative tools can be used in your research. 

Interviews
Focus Groups
Survey
Observations
Case Study

Evaluate each of them, identifying their advantages and disadvantages.

Additional Requirements:

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Please be sure to complete the entire assignment to receive maximum credit for this assignment.
Use and include information from the weekly course content and outside sources to support the conclusions contained in your submission.
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