Collis and Hussey's Business Research

A Practical Guide for Students

Jill Collis author Dr Hannu Ojala author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Publishing:12th Nov '26

£160.00

This title is due to be published on 12th November, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

Collis and Hussey's Business Research cover

Business Research offers students a practical, hands-on guide throughout the research process, from literature review to writing up the results.

Now in its 6th edition, this textbook for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students offers a succinct and user-friendly guide to the research process, from identifying a research topic to writing up and disseminating the research.

The step-by-step guidance, examples and clear writing style help students embark on and successfully complete their research projects. With a balance of practical advice, methodological approach and sound academic underpinning, the book provides a comprehensive grounding in research methods.

Chapters are interspersed with key definitions and Vox Pops provide examples of students' perspectives at different stages of their research journeys. A key feature is the troubleshooting chapter, which gives easy access to advice on the common issues and dilemmas faced by students.

New to this edition:
- Guidance on using online search methods and Artificial Intelligence-assisted tools, together with the associated ethical implications.
- Extended coverage of qualitative data analysis, including how to use data analysis software and how to display categories/codes and models when writing up the research.
- Fully updated and revised statistical analysis chapters using SPSS (with duplicate versions using jamovi hosted on the companion website), together with additional advice on how to describe the sample and present the statistical results.

Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsbury.pub/business_research_6e. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning and are available at no extra cost.

A timely and valuable guide for students, this textbook’s new AI section offers a clear starting point for using emerging tools across the research process, while reinforcing the essentials of critical thinking, methodological rigour, and academic integrity. * Beata Kviatek, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands *
I highly recommend it to my students because it offers a clear, structured and accessible introduction to research methods. The updated edition provides practical examples that help learners confidently apply research concepts to real-world business problems. I also find the lecture slides and online teaching materials extremely useful, as they support effective delivery and enhance student engagement. * Monomita Nandy, Brunel University of London, UK *
This book succeeds in making complex research principles highly accessible and easy to understand. It is rich with clear, practical examples that help students connect theory to real-world application. Its structured approach, relatable case studies, and straightforward explanations make it an excellent companion for students at all stages of their research journey. This is a resource that genuinely supports learning, builds confidence, and strengthens the quality of academic work. * Sonila Gkorou, University of Hertfordshire, UK *

ISBN: 9781350507081

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416 pages

6th edition