Research Methodology on Nitrite Butadiene Rubber Market
This research project was undertaken to provide an in-depth study of the global nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) market, including qualitative and quantitative analysis of its size, growth, value, and market opportunities. The research provided a detailed study of the current market size of the NBR market and its expected growth over the forecast period of 2023 to 2030. The report also offers a comprehensive analysis of the major segments and factors impacting the NBR market.
1. Research Philosophy
For this research project, a positivist-realist research philosophy has been adopted. This philosophy believes that objective reality exists and that this reality can be accessed through scientific research methods. This philosophy enables researchers to draw inferences from the data collected and make objective conclusions about the NBR market.
2. Research Approach
This research project employed a qualitative and quantitative approach to analyze the NBR market. For the qualitative analysis, the researchers conducted an in-depth study of the current market size of the NBR market and its expected growth over the forecast period of 2023-2030. For the quantitative analysis, various market factors such as demand and supply, pricing, market dynamics, market segmentation, and regional analysis, were taken into consideration.
3. Research Design
For this research project, a descriptive research design has been adopted, with a data-driven approach supporting the study. This approach allowed the research team to utilize primary and secondary sources to obtain the desired data and information on the global NBR market.
4. Data Source
For this research project, both primary and secondary data sources have been employed. For the primary sources, the research team interviewed key market players and industry experts to obtain their insights and opinions on the growth prospects and challenges of the NBR market. For secondary sources, the team relied on published reports, journals, and newspapers to collect data and information about the NBR market.
5. Data Collection Techniques
For this research project, various data collection techniques were employed such as interviews, questionnaires, surveys, and desk research. Interviews were conducted with key market players and industry experts to obtain their insights and opinions regarding the NBR market. Questionnaires with detailed questions were administered to end-users to understand the NBR market from their perspective. Finally, surveys were conducted among industry experts and key stakeholders to obtain their views and opinions on the NBR market.
6. Sampling Plan
For this research project, a total sample size of 60 key market players and industry experts across various verticals of the NBR market was selected. The sample size was proportionally distributed across major regions such as Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America, and the Middle East & Africa.
7. Data Processing and Analysis
For this research project, the collected data were processed and analyzed using a variety of analytical techniques. This included data analysis through triangulation, descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and parametric and non-parametric tests. The data analysis techniques used were selected based on the scope of the study and the research objectives.
8. Assumptions
This research project was subject to certain assumptions and limitations. Some of the assumptions include the sample size being sufficient for the study, the accuracy of the secondary data sources, and the accuracy of the primary data collected through interviews, questionnaires and surveys. Some of the limitations include the potential of respondents not providing the true picture due to their biases, the inability to include all the participants of the NBR market and the possibility of unforeseen changes in the market during the forecast period 2023 to 2030.