Marketing Research Methods Overview
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What influences consumption patterns across different social classes?

  • The presence of government regulations on spending
  • Only the amount of money available for spending
  • Individual preferences based solely on age
  • Family background and personal aspirations (correct)

    • How do lower classes typically approach spending on luxury items?

  • They prioritize luxury goods over immediate needs at all times
  • They completely avoid luxury goods, focusing only on necessities
  • They may splurge on certain luxury items to reflect aspirations (correct)
  • They purchase luxury items without regard for their finances

    • What is one key difference in consumption behavior between upper and lower classes?

  • Upper classes are more likely to indulge openly in high culture activities
  • Lower classes buy more luxury goods discreetly compared to upper classes
  • Lower classes prefer high culture activities over luxury consumption
  • Upper classes are discreet about their wealth while indulging in luxury (correct)

    • Why have luxury products become more accessible to various social classes?

    <p>The rise of a mass market has blurred class distinctions in purchasing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factors besides income are considered significant in determining consumption behavior?

    <p>Cultural capital, education, and lifestyle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of qualitative research methods?

    <p>Provide a deep understanding of consumer motivations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disadvantage is associated with qualitative research methods?

    <p>Subjectivity influenced by researcher biases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary advantages of quantitative research methods?

    <p>Statistical analysis for objective measurement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential drawback of relying solely on quantitative research data?

    <p>Lack of depth in understanding consumer experiences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does mixed methods research benefit the study of consumer behavior?

    <p>It combines advantages of both qualitative and quantitative methods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a challenge when managing big data for targeted marketing?

    <p>Ability to analyze in real-time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception regarding qualitative research?

    <p>It allows for statistical generalization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach is favored when looking for broader consumer behavior trends?

    <p>Quantitative methods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes avoidance-avoidance conflict?

    <p>Deciding between two undesirable options (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is product involvement primarily associated with?

    <p>The perceived risk of negative consequences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of involvement involves a consumer's engagement with advertisements?

    <p>Message involvement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does emotional involvement refer to?

    <p>The personal significance of a product (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cognitive involvement focused on?

    <p>Intellectual engagement with product features (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is least likely to influence situational involvement?

    <p>The emotional state of the consumer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of involvement represents a low level of consumer interest?

    <p>Product involvement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about involvement is accurate?

    <p>Involvement can vary based on the inherent characteristics of a product or message. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of an attribution considers whether the cause of failure is seen as consistent over time?

    <p>Stability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do consumers typically respond when dissatisfied with a product or service?

    <p>No Action (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor increases the likelihood of a consumer voicing their dissatisfaction?

    <p>The severity of the failure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does locus of control in consumer attribution refer to?

    <p>Factors under consumer control versus external factors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a factor affecting consumer satisfaction after a product failure?

    <p>Consumer's financial status (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is likely to happen if consumers believe the provider could have prevented the failure?

    <p>They may attribute the failure to the provider's poor decision-making (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which response action involves directly communicating dissatisfaction to the vendor?

    <p>Voiced Response (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might prevent a consumer from taking action when dissatisfied?

    <p>Feeling that the cost of complaining is too high (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors contribute to determining a person's social class?

    <p>Consumption patterns and age (B), Occupation and family background (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which behavior is commonly associated with the upper classes regarding consumption?

    <p>Engaging in high culture activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of homogamy refer to in the context of social class?

    <p>Marrying within one’s own social class (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ethical concerns are raised regarding marketing to low-income consumers?

    <p>The lack of compassion from wealthier individuals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do luxury consumers differ in their approach to purchasing luxury goods?

    <p>They vary from functional to indulgent purchasing approaches (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In light of demographic shifts, how should marketers adjust their strategies for the elderly population?

    <p>Include diverse life activities in advertising (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major misconception marketers have about the elderly?

    <p>They have significant financial burdens (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do spending behaviors differ between upper classes and middle or lower classes?

    <p>Middle classes prioritize immediate needs while upper classes focus on cultural activities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the color of packaging influence consumer behavior?

    <p>It influences the perceived taste of a product. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'figure-ground relationships' in perception?

    <p>How stimuli are interpreted as either central figures or background elements. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes utilitarian needs from hedonic needs?

    <p>Utilitarian needs aim for practical benefits, while hedonic needs involve emotional responses. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do gender differences affect color preferences?

    <p>Women are generally drawn to brighter tones and are more sensitive to subtle shadings. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What results from the process of motivation when a need arises?

    <p>It triggers a tension that leads consumers to reduce or eliminate it. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding motivation important for marketers?

    <p>It provides insight into consumer decision-making processes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hyperreality in the context of marketing?

    <p>A blurred line between reality and created associations with products. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of responses can marketers influence through understanding consumer motivation?

    <p>Responses ranging from mild evaluations to strong emotions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Marketing Research Methods

    • The marketing research process is a systematic approach for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to inform marketing decisions.
    • Defining the problem and research objectives: Identifying specific information required, and setting clear measurable research objectives.
    • Developing the research plan: Choosing data sources, research approaches, instruments, and methods for gathering data (primary or secondary).
    • Collecting data: Utilizing various methods, such as online surveys, in-person interviews, focus groups, or observations; using innovative data sources like GPS and user-generated content (UGC) is also mentioned.
    • Analyzing data: Extracting meaningful insights through statistical analysis, pattern recognition, and big data analytics, as in the instance of Walmart's use of transaction data.
    • Interpreting and reporting findings: Interpreting results in the context of research objectives. Communicating findings to stakeholders through reports and presentations.
    • Making decisions based on the research: Utilizing insights to inform, develop, or adjust marketing strategies and tactics.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Primary vs. Secondary Data

    • Primary Data
      • Advantages: Relevant to the specific study, up-to-date, researchers control data quality and have exclusivity to insights.
      • Disadvantages: Cost-intensive, time-consuming, design and implementation are complex, sample size may be limited affecting generalizability.
    • Secondary Data
      • Advantages: Cost-effective, saves time, provides vast amounts of data, readily available from government stats, and historical data.
      • Disadvantages: Data may not perfectly align with current research questions; may be outdated, lack of control over data quality, and is not exclusive.

    Research Methods

    • Qualitative research: Provides a deep understanding of consumer motivations and attitudes, using methods such as interviews, focus groups, and ethnographic studies. Benefits include rich detailed data, and flexibility. Drawbacks include subjectivity of the data, and limited generalizability, often due to smaller sample sizes, as well as time-consuming nature.
    • Quantitative research: Employs methods such as surveys and experiments, allowing for generalizability and statistical analysis, which can predict trends, and measure consumer behavior objectively. Drawbacks include a lack of depth in consumer experiences and emotions, as well as inflexibility in design.
    • Mixed methods research: Aims to combine qualitative and quantitative methods to provide a more thorough understanding, leading to robust results and comprehensive insights. Qualitative data validates quantitative data and vice-versa.

    Perception, Exposure, and Attention

    • Exposure: Stimulus enters a consumer's sensory receptors.
    • Attention: Cognitive activity dedicated to stimuli, influenced by personal factors (needs, interests) and stimulus factors (novelty, contrast).
    • Interpretation: The assignment of meaning to stimuli, influenced by personal experiences, needs, biases, and culture.
    • Mere exposure effect: Familiar stimuli are more favorably received, even in the absence of conscious awareness.

    Subliminal Perception

    • Subliminal perception: Processing information by sensory systems without conscious awareness, though its influence on consumer behavior is debated and not readily supported by evidence.

    Attention

    • Selective attention: A cognitive process that filters and prioritizes stimuli.
    • Perceptual vigilance: Paying attention to stimuli relevant to current needs and interests.
    • Perceptual defense: Ignoring or distorting stimuli deemed threatening or undesirable.

    Motivation

    • Motivation: Internal processes driving consumer behavior to satisfy needs or reduce tension.
    • Drives: Urgency a consumer feels to satisfy a need.
    • Needs: Basic requirements for survival, such as nourishment and protection.
    • Wants: Specific ways to satisfy needs, influenced by culture, personal preferences, etc.
    • Goals: Desired end-states of consumption or behavior.

    Need Classifications

    • Biogenic needs: Physiological needs, like hunger or thirst.
    • Psychogenic needs: Psychological needs related to social acceptance, status, power, etc.
    • Utilitarian needs: Practical, functional aspects of a product.
    • Hedonic needs: Experiential, emotional aspects of a product.

    Decision-Making Process

    • Problem recognition: Acknowledging a need or desire.
    • Information search: Seeking relevant information.
    • Evaluation of alternatives: Considering options and comparing their attributes.
    • Product choice: Determining which option to purchase.
    • Post-purchase evaluation: Evaluating satisfaction.

    Decision Rules

    • Compensatory: Consider all attributes and weigh benefits.
    • Noncompensatory: Eliminate options that fail to meet minimum standards or focus on the most important attribute.

    Involvement

    • Involvement: Perceived relevance, importance, or personal significance of an object (product, message, purchase). This varies and ranges from casual to focused based on needs, values and interests.
    • Product involvement: Interest in a specific product.
    • Message involvement: Interest in a specific message or advertising.
    • Situational involvement: Temporary interest or engagement in a defined environment.
    • Cognitive involvement: Interest in understanding or learning about a product.
    • Emotional involvement: Strong emotional connection with the product that influences purchase decisions.

    Attitudes

    • Attitude change: Factors like credibility, attractiveness, and source similarity influence persuasiveness of a message.
    • One-sided vs. two-sided arguments: One-sided arguments focus only on positive aspects, suitable for audiences already favorable toward a product. Two-sided arguments acknowledge both positive and negative aspects; suitable for educated audiences, and when negative aspects are already known.
    • Sleeper effect: Initial impact of a message diminishes with time. The credibility of the source becomes less influential, and the message itself becomes more influential.

    Cognitive Dissonance

    • Cognitive dissonance: Mental discomfort from contradicting attitudes, behaviors, or beliefs.
    • Regret: Feeling of dissatisfaction or disappointment after a purchase decision.

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