Digital Music Downloading and Forecasting Trends: A Study of University Students and E-Commerce Practices

Title

Digital Music Downloading and Forecasting Trends: A Study of University Students and E-Commerce Practices

Author

1. Pankti Shah, Student, UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA, Canada
2. Janaki Parekh, Student, UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA, Canada
3. Krina Trivedi, Student, UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA, Canada

Abstract

A thorough online survey on music downloading behaviours was used in this research, which included learners studying online at a small-regional public institution. Aimed at different business courses, the poll investigated industry pricing, views towards downloading music legally and illegally, demographics, and litigation threats. While not fully generalisable, the results indicate that music piracy is widespread across U.S. campuses. The study also delves into forecasting methods used by E-Commerce firms, revealing a preference for non-quantitative techniques and assessing the accuracy of sales forecasts. Legal implications surrounding music piracy and the liability of servers or software distributors are also discussed, highlighting ongoing legal debates and industry responses.

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Conclusion

The study offers valuable insights into the behaviour and attitudes of university students towards music downloading, underscoring the widespread nature of music piracy. It also sheds light on the forecasting practices of E-Commerce firms, emphasising the need for more structured and quantitative methods. The legal challenges and responses from the music industry highlight the ongoing complexities in addressing music piracy. Overall, the research underscores the importance of nuanced approaches in understanding digital media consumption, forecasting practices, and the legal landscape of digital content.

 

Author Contrubution

The author confirms sole responsibility for the following: study conception and design, data collection, analysis and interpretation of results, and manuscript preparation.

Funding

The authors did not receive any specific grants from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or non-profit sectors for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

Conflict of Interest

All authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.

Data Sharing Statement

Not applicable

Software And Tools Use

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Acknowledgements

I thank the following individuals for their expertise and assistance in all aspects of our study and for their help in writing the manuscript. I am also grateful for the insightful comments given by anonymous peer reviewers. Everyone's generosity and expertise have improved this study in myriad ways and saved me from many errors.