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Journal of Consumer ResearchPublished 1 December 2001
William D. Wells
Citations51
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SJR score8.56
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Abstract
Research projects have three phases: (1) design, (2) execution, and (3) systematic exploration of range and limits. To achieve external credibility, positivistic and interpretive consumer researchers must pay close attention to phase 3. Copyright 2001 by the University of Chicago.
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