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MKF2121 · Marketing research methods
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 2Department of Marketing
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
The process of marketing research. Role of research in the marketing decision process. Developing key outputs -- brief, proposal, report. Planning and managing a research project. Qualitative and quantitative research techniques. Statistical analysis, marketing interpretation and reporting.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Caulfield | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Caulfield | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - Exercise | Exercise | 18% | — |
| 2 | 2 - Quiz / Test | Quiz / Test | 10% | — |
| 3 | 3 - Written | Written | 72% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
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Learning outcomes
- analyse key concepts and methods used in marketing research
- formulate a theoretical framework for a marketing problem/opportunity
- formulate research design and incorporate ethical considerations to foster inclusivity in global business contexts
- apply appropriate statistical software and any emerging technologies to analyse data
- interpret statistical output from a marketing perspective.
Workload
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tutorials | 24 hours |
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