5. Experimental Design

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What is the first step in Experimental Design?

Selecting an analysis

Choosing required variables

Formulating a hypothesis

Questioning (correct)

Where do evaluation questions in marketing analysis come from?

From various sources including managers, directors, stakeholders, and anomalies in data (correct)

Exclusively from managers or directors

Primarily from board members

Only from stakeholders or clients

What is the role of a marketing analyst in Experimental Design?

To frame the study and plan out the research (correct)

To select an analysis approach

To perform the study and gather data

To choose required variables

When should Experimental Design be carried out?

Before doing anything else Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of specific evaluation questions in marketing?

To lead to more feasible answers related to customer acquisition and conversion rates Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for marketers to be proactive in asking their own evaluation questions?

To gain more insights from data Signup and view all the answers

What is a hypothesis in the context of marketing evaluation and experiment design?

A proposed explanation based on limited information, addressing what will change, how it will change, and what will cause the change Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in the step of determining required variables in experimental design?

Identifying independent and dependent variables, as well as other contextual variables Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to carefully consider required variables in experimental design?

To ensure comprehensive understanding and analysis of study results Signup and view all the answers

What does choosing a measurement approach involve in experimental design?

Determining how to acquire the required data, with simpler approaches being preferable to minimize the chance of errors Signup and view all the answers

What is A/B testing in the context of experimental design?

An example of a simple measurement approach, where independent variables are presented in two options and the difference in dependent variables is measured Signup and view all the answers

Why is it advisable to seek input from other marketing analysts in experimental design?

If unsure about the most appropriate measurement approach to use Signup and view all the answers

What are the emphasized aspects in formulating evaluation questions according to the text?

Being specific, keeping goals in mind, and understanding available resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a clear hypothesis according to the text?

It should have three specific components and address what will change, how it will change, and what will cause the change Signup and view all the answers

What should be carefully considered in experimental design to ensure comprehensive understanding and analysis of study results?

Required variables Signup and view all the answers

Why are simpler measurement approaches preferable in experimental design?

To minimize the chance of errors Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Marketing Evaluation and Experiment Design

Specific evaluation questions lead to more feasible answers, such as those related to customer acquisition and conversion rates.
It is crucial to keep marketing goals in focus and address the questions that stakeholders care about.
Marketers should be proactive in asking their own evaluation questions to gain more insights from data.
It is essential to remain clear about the available data resources and whether more information can be gathered.
A hypothesis is a proposed explanation based on limited information, addressing what will change, how it will change, and what will cause the change.
The step of determining required variables involves identifying independent and dependent variables, as well as other contextual variables.
Required variables should be carefully considered to ensure comprehensive understanding and analysis of study results.
Choosing a measurement approach involves determining how to acquire the required data, with simpler approaches being preferable to minimize the chance of errors.
A/B testing is an example of a simple measurement approach, where independent variables are presented in two options and the difference in dependent variables is measured.
It is advisable to seek input from other marketing analysts if unsure about the most appropriate measurement approach to use.
The text emphasizes the importance of being specific, keeping goals in mind, and understanding available resources when formulating evaluation questions.
It also highlights the significance of a clear hypothesis with three specific components and the careful consideration of required variables and measurement approaches in experimental design.

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