Research Methodology on Palm Oil Market
Introduction:
The research methodology employed in this report entailed an exploration of the global palm oil market, to identify its current standing and potential outlook. Through this exploration, an assessment of the market is made and research aims at uncovering information relating to the market’s size, structure, trends and development potential is conducted. Additionally, a series of interviews were conducted with key players in the market, to gain more insights into their experiences and perspectives.
Research Design:
The research design utilized in this report follows a qualitative and quantitative approach. To gain quantitative data and data to be used for statistical analysis, both primary and secondary sources are used. Secondary sources include data from various reports and journals, as well as from statistics available from various associations and government sources. Primary sources include interviews with key players in the global palm oil market and a survey conducted among members of the industry.
To gain a better qualitative analysis of the market, exploratory research is conducted, with an emphasis on observations, interviews and surveys. The research is based on a bottom-up approach and the data collected from various sources is analyzed and synthesized.
Source of Data:
Data is obtained through a combination of both primary and secondary sources. Secondary sources include reports, journals, and other statistical data released by various associations and government sources. Primary sources include interviews with key players in the market, as well as surveys that are conducted amongst respondents.
Data Collection Methods:
To collect the necessary data for this report, both primary and secondary methods are used. Secondary data sources are used to determine the market size, structure, potential growth and development potential. Primary data is collected through interviews with key players in the market, which are conducted to gain insights into their respective experiences and perspectives.
Surveys were also conducted to collect qualitative data from members of the industry. The surveys were conducted using an online questionnaire and anonymized respondents.
Sampling Procedure:
A targeted sampling procedure is employed for this research, in which a sample of key players in the global palm oil market was identified. These players include producers, distributors, and retailers. The questionnaire used for the survey was targeted towards this sample size.
Data Analysis Methods:
Data analysis is conducted using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Qualitative data analysis is implemented during the exploratory research. Discourse analysis and thematic analysis were utilized to gain a better understanding and insights into the market.
Quantitative data analysis is conducted using statistical analysis, such as frequency distributions, cross-tabulations and regression analysis. The results were then interpreted to draw meaningful conclusions.