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What is a characteristic of mechanical observational research?
What is a characteristic of mechanical observational research?
Which method can be manipulated to test various marketing variables in a controlled environment?
Which method can be manipulated to test various marketing variables in a controlled environment?
Which data collection method is characterized by self-selected responses?
Which data collection method is characterized by self-selected responses?
What is a potential advantage of using experimentation in marketing research?
What is a potential advantage of using experimentation in marketing research?
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Which data collection method has a low cost associated with it?
Which data collection method has a low cost associated with it?
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What does high validity in a study ensure?
What does high validity in a study ensure?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of telephone interviews?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of telephone interviews?
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In which setting can experimentation be conducted?
In which setting can experimentation be conducted?
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What is the primary importance of consumer research for firms?
What is the primary importance of consumer research for firms?
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What should be the first step in designing a consumer research project?
What should be the first step in designing a consumer research project?
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Which type of research is involved in the consumer research process?
Which type of research is involved in the consumer research process?
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What is a key purpose of establishing research objectives?
What is a key purpose of establishing research objectives?
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What type of data is primary research primarily concerned with?
What type of data is primary research primarily concerned with?
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What is a benefit of testing print ads before use in media?
What is a benefit of testing print ads before use in media?
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Which method of research falls under primary research?
Which method of research falls under primary research?
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How does each element of the consumer research process contribute to research outcomes?
How does each element of the consumer research process contribute to research outcomes?
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What is a defining characteristic of a depth interview?
What is a defining characteristic of a depth interview?
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How many participants are typically involved in a focus group?
How many participants are typically involved in a focus group?
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What is a common method used in projective techniques?
What is a common method used in projective techniques?
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Which of the following best describes the structure of focus group sessions?
Which of the following best describes the structure of focus group sessions?
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What is the role of a discussion guide in qualitative research?
What is the role of a discussion guide in qualitative research?
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Why are focus group sessions typically recorded?
Why are focus group sessions typically recorded?
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What are projective techniques designed to uncover?
What are projective techniques designed to uncover?
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What is a primary feature of the word associations exercise in projective techniques?
What is a primary feature of the word associations exercise in projective techniques?
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What is the primary purpose of role playing in a marketing context?
What is the primary purpose of role playing in a marketing context?
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What does the Zaltman Metaphor Elicitation Technique primarily focus on?
What does the Zaltman Metaphor Elicitation Technique primarily focus on?
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Which of the following methods involves examining user-generated content online?
Which of the following methods involves examining user-generated content online?
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How does observational research benefit marketers?
How does observational research benefit marketers?
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What type of research is concerned with collecting numerical data?
What type of research is concerned with collecting numerical data?
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Which qualitative collection method is based on analyzing consumer experiences through metaphors?
Which qualitative collection method is based on analyzing consumer experiences through metaphors?
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What type of data collection involves experimentation and surveys?
What type of data collection involves experimentation and surveys?
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Which of the following is NOT a method of data collection mentioned in the content?
Which of the following is NOT a method of data collection mentioned in the content?
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What is indicated by the reliability of a study?
What is indicated by the reliability of a study?
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Which type of scale includes bipolar adjectives?
Which type of scale includes bipolar adjectives?
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What does customer satisfaction measurement primarily analyze?
What does customer satisfaction measurement primarily analyze?
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What is a key characteristic of a sampling plan?
What is a key characteristic of a sampling plan?
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What is one method for collecting customer feedback?
What is one method for collecting customer feedback?
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How are open-ended questions processed during data analysis?
How are open-ended questions processed during data analysis?
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What aspect of sample selection is crucial for research integrity?
What aspect of sample selection is crucial for research integrity?
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Which component is typically included in a final report of findings?
Which component is typically included in a final report of findings?
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Study Notes
### Data Collection Methods
- Mechanical observation uses devices to record consumer behavior.
- Audits are a type of mechanical observation that monitor sales.
- Experimentation can test the effectiveness of different variables.
### Experimentation
- Experiments are usually controlled with only some variables manipulated at a time.
- Test markets are conducted in a single market area.
- Experiments can be conducted in laboratories or in the field.
Primary Research Data Collection Methods
- Mail surveys are low cost, but slow with a low response rate.
- Telephone surveys are moderate cost, immediate, and have a moderate response rate.
- Personal interviews are high cost, slow, but have a high response rate.
- Online surveys are low cost, fast, and have a self-selected response rate.
Validity and Reliability
- Validity means the study gathers appropriate data for the study.
- Reliability means the study produces the same findings if the same questions are asked of a similar sample.
### Consumer Research Process
- Marketers need to understand consumers to create effective marketing strategies, products, and promotional messages.
Developing research objectives
- A written statement of objectives helps define the type and level of information needed.
Depth Interviews
- Are one-on-one interviews that are non-structured.
- Last 20 minutes to 1 hour.
- Usually recorded.
Focus Groups
- Consist of 8-10 participants.
- Respondents are recruited through a screener questionnaire.
- Last about 2 hours and are typically recorded.
Projective Techniques
- Research procedures to identify consumers’ subconscious feelings and motivations.
- Consist of various disguised tests.
Metaphor Analysis
- Based on the belief that metaphors are the most basic method of thinking and communicating.
- Zaltman Metaphor Elicitation Technique (ZMET) brings to the surface the mental models that drive consumer thinking and behavior.
"Looking-In"
- Information is gathered from social media, blogs and discussion forums.
- Helps capture consumers’ experiences, opinions, and interests.
### Observation Research
- Provides an in-depth understanding of the relationship between people and products.
- Helps understand what a product symbolizes.
### Customer Satisfaction Measurement
- Customer satisfaction surveys analyze expectations versus experiences.
- Mystery shoppers assess customer service.
- Customer complaint analysis provides insights into areas needing improvement.
Sampling and Data Collection
- Sampling plans determine whom, how many, and how to select participants.
- Researchers must choose probability or nonprobability samples.
Data Analysis and Reporting Findings
- Open-ended questions are coded and quantified.
- All responses are tabulated and analyzed.
- The final report includes an executive summary, body, tables, and graphs.
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Test your knowledge on various data collection methods including mechanical observation, experimentation, primary research techniques, and concepts of validity and reliability. This quiz covers different approaches such as surveys and experiments used in research.
