Digital Music Downloading and Forecasting Trends: A Study of University Students and E-Commerce Practices
1. Pankti Shah, UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA, Student, Canada
2. Janaki Parekh, UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA, Student, Canada
3. Krina Trivedi, UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA, Student, Canada
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.
Music Downloading Online Survey University Students E-Commerce Legal Implications Forecasting Methods Piracy Demographics Attitudinal Analysis
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.
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The author confirms sole responsibility for the following: study conception and design, data collection, analysis and interpretation of results, and manuscript preparation.
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.
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