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Which of the following elements are typically included in a written research proposal?
Which of the following elements are typically included in a written research proposal?
What is the primary purpose of developing a research plan?
What is the primary purpose of developing a research plan?
What are the two main types of data that can be collected during research?
What are the two main types of data that can be collected during research?
Which of the following is NOT a common data collection method?
Which of the following is NOT a common data collection method?
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What is the primary reason for including a budget in a research proposal?
What is the primary reason for including a budget in a research proposal?
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What is a key challenge associated with maintaining an internal database?
What is a key challenge associated with maintaining an internal database?
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What is the primary function of a marketing information system (MIS)?
What is the primary function of a marketing information system (MIS)?
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What is the main purpose of Marketing Intelligence?
What is the main purpose of Marketing Intelligence?
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Which of the following is NOT a source of internal data?
Which of the following is NOT a source of internal data?
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Which type of question allows respondents to answer in their own words, providing more in-depth insights?
Which type of question allows respondents to answer in their own words, providing more in-depth insights?
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Which of these options best describes the relationship between a marketing information system (MIS) and marketing research?
Which of these options best describes the relationship between a marketing information system (MIS) and marketing research?
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Which of the following is NOT a common method for conducting a questionnaire?
Which of the following is NOT a common method for conducting a questionnaire?
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Why is it important to balance the information that marketing managers would like to have with what they really need?
Why is it important to balance the information that marketing managers would like to have with what they really need?
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What is the primary purpose of a sampling plan in marketing research?
What is the primary purpose of a sampling plan in marketing research?
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Why is it important for researchers to be careful with the wording and order of questions in a questionnaire?
Why is it important for researchers to be careful with the wording and order of questions in a questionnaire?
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Which of the following is considered a benefit of using internal databases in marketing?
Which of the following is considered a benefit of using internal databases in marketing?
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What is the key difference between Marketing Intelligence and Marketing Research?
What is the key difference between Marketing Intelligence and Marketing Research?
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Which type of rating scale offers a range of points between two opposing adjectives?
Which type of rating scale offers a range of points between two opposing adjectives?
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Which of these is NOT a benefit of using a questionnaire as a research instrument?
Which of these is NOT a benefit of using a questionnaire as a research instrument?
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What is a potential drawback of relying solely on internal databases for marketing decisions?
What is a potential drawback of relying solely on internal databases for marketing decisions?
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Why is it particularly important to study a representative sample in marketing research?
Why is it particularly important to study a representative sample in marketing research?
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How can marketers benefit from understanding the information needs of their managers?
How can marketers benefit from understanding the information needs of their managers?
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What research tool is commonly used to measure customer satisfaction and loyalty?
What research tool is commonly used to measure customer satisfaction and loyalty?
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Which of the following is an advantage of using mail questionnaires to collect primary data?
Which of the following is an advantage of using mail questionnaires to collect primary data?
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Which of the following is NOT a method for implementing the research plan, as described in the content?
Which of the following is NOT a method for implementing the research plan, as described in the content?
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What is a disadvantage of using mail questionnaires to collect primary data?
What is a disadvantage of using mail questionnaires to collect primary data?
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Which of the following is NOT a technological tool used to implement research plans?
Which of the following is NOT a technological tool used to implement research plans?
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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of telephone interviews?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of telephone interviews?
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Which of these is a disadvantage associated with telephone interviews?
Which of these is a disadvantage associated with telephone interviews?
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How does neuro-marketing help in implementing research plans?
How does neuro-marketing help in implementing research plans?
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Which of the following is a distinct advantage of personal interviews in comparison to other data collection methods?
Which of the following is a distinct advantage of personal interviews in comparison to other data collection methods?
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Which of the following is a crucial aspect of the 'Interpreting and Reporting Findings' phase?
Which of the following is a crucial aspect of the 'Interpreting and Reporting Findings' phase?
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What is the primary goal of using checkout scanners in research?
What is the primary goal of using checkout scanners in research?
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What is a defining characteristic of focus group interviews as a method of data collection?
What is a defining characteristic of focus group interviews as a method of data collection?
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In terms of primary data collection, which of these methods is known for its high cost?
In terms of primary data collection, which of these methods is known for its high cost?
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What is a potential limitation of using personal interviews to collect primary data?
What is a potential limitation of using personal interviews to collect primary data?
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Which of the following is NOT a drawback of internal databases?
Which of the following is NOT a drawback of internal databases?
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What is one reason why internal databases may contain biased data?
What is one reason why internal databases may contain biased data?
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How can inaccurate data within an internal database be minimized?
How can inaccurate data within an internal database be minimized?
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What is the primary concern regarding the cost of maintaining internal databases?
What is the primary concern regarding the cost of maintaining internal databases?
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Which of the following is a common challenge associated with internal database data?
Which of the following is a common challenge associated with internal database data?
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Flashcards
Research Plan
Research Plan
A proposal outlining methods to collect data for research questions.
Research Design
Research Design
The framework for collecting and analyzing data in research.
Data Collection Methods
Data Collection Methods
Techniques used to gather data, such as surveys and interviews.
Primary Data
Primary Data
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Secondary Data
Secondary Data
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Inaccuracy in Internal Databases
Inaccuracy in Internal Databases
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Limited Data
Limited Data
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Biased Data
Biased Data
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Cost of Maintaining Internal Databases
Cost of Maintaining Internal Databases
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Need for Regular Updates
Need for Regular Updates
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Marketing Information System (MIS)
Marketing Information System (MIS)
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Internal Databases
Internal Databases
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Marketing Intelligence
Marketing Intelligence
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Marketing Research
Marketing Research
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Information Needs
Information Needs
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Customer Value
Customer Value
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Customer Relationships
Customer Relationships
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Feasibility in MIS
Feasibility in MIS
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Data Sources
Data Sources
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Point-of-Sale Data
Point-of-Sale Data
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People Meters
People Meters
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Biometric Scanners
Biometric Scanners
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Neuro-Marketing
Neuro-Marketing
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Implementing the Research Plan
Implementing the Research Plan
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Interpreting Findings
Interpreting Findings
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Sampling Plan
Sampling Plan
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Closed-Ended Questions
Closed-Ended Questions
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Open-Ended Questions
Open-Ended Questions
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Likert Scale
Likert Scale
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Dichotomous Scale
Dichotomous Scale
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Net Promoter Score
Net Promoter Score
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Semantic Differential Scale
Semantic Differential Scale
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Research Instruments
Research Instruments
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Mail Questionnaires
Mail Questionnaires
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Advantages of Mail Questionnaires
Advantages of Mail Questionnaires
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Disadvantages of Mail Questionnaires
Disadvantages of Mail Questionnaires
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Telephone Interviewing
Telephone Interviewing
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Advantages of Telephone Interviewing
Advantages of Telephone Interviewing
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Disadvantages of Telephone Interviewing
Disadvantages of Telephone Interviewing
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Personal Interviewing
Personal Interviewing
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Focus Groups
Focus Groups
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Study Notes
Chapter 4: Managing Marketing Information to Gain Customer Insights
- This chapter explores the importance of marketing information in understanding customers and the marketplace.
- Customer insights are crucial for creating value, engagement, and strong relationships with customers but can be challenging to obtain.
- Marketing information, by itself, has no value but provides insights that help make better business decisions.
- Effective management of marketing information sources is critical for marketers to gain good customer insights.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the importance of information in gaining insights about the marketplace and customers.
- Define the marketing information system and discuss its parts.
- Outline the steps in the marketing research process.
- Explain how companies analyze and use marketing information.
- Discuss the special issues some marketing researchers face, including public policy and ethics issues.
Marketing Information and Customer Insights
- To create value for customers and build meaningful relationships with them, marketers need fresh and deep insights into customer needs and wants.
- Customer insights are fresh, marketing information-based understandings of customers and the marketplace that drive customer value, engagement, and relationships.
Learning Objective 2: Define the Marketing Information System and Discuss its Parts
- A marketing information system (MIS) provides information to marketing and other managers, as well as external partners like suppliers, resellers, and marketing service agencies.
- A good MIS balances the information users desire against what they really need and what's practically achievable.
Assessing Marketing Information Needs
- Companies design effective marketing information systems that provide managers with relevant information at the right time.
- This helps managers make better decisions, build stronger customer relationships, and create customer value.
- The information system should consider the needs and resources of the company and external customers.
Marketing Information and Customer Insights (Figure 4.1)
- The Marketing Information System is a circular process.
- It begins with understanding user information needs. Then, it details the needed information through internal data, marketing intelligence, and marketing research processes.
- Finally, it makes the information accessible to users in the correct format at the right time.
Developing Marketing Information
- Marketers use internal databases, marketing intelligence, and marketing research.
Developing Marketing Information - Internal Databases
- Internal databases are collections of information about customers and the market.
- This data comes from internal company networks.
- They are accessed faster and at lower costs than other information sources.
- Internal data can often be collected for other purposes, leading to incompleteness.
- Maintaining databases requires special effort.
Developing Marketing Information - Competitive Marketing Intelligence
- Competitive Marketing Intelligence is the systematic collection and analysis of information about consumers, competitors, and market trends.
- The goal is to improve strategic decision-making, understand the consumer environment, assess and track competitor actions, and identify opportunities and threats.
- The use of marketing intelligence has also raised ethical concerns.
- This involves observing consumers firsthand, quizzing employees, monitoring competitors' actions, and researching the internet.
Learning Objective 3: Outline the Steps in the Marketing Research Process
- Marketing research involves systematically designing, collecting, analysing, and reporting data relevant to a specific marketing situation facing an organisation.
- The steps are defining the problem and research objectives, developing the research plan, implementing the research plan, and interpreting and reporting findings.
Steps in Marketing Research
- Defining the Problem and Research Objectives
- Developing the Research Plan: selecting methods, gathering and analyzing data
- Implementing the Research Plan
- Interpreting and Reporting Findings
Developing the Research Plan: Secondary Data
- Secondary data is existing information collected for other purposes.
- Researchers start by gathering secondary data from internal databases, government publications, books, census data, and internet searches.
- Secondary data is often cheaper and quicker to gather than primary data.
- However, it may not be relevant to the current research needs, may be incomplete or inaccurate.
Developing the Research Plan: Primary Data
- Primary data provides a more in-depth understanding of the marketplace that leads to the needed results.
- Gathering primary data can include surveys, interviews, and observations, etc.
Planning Primary Data Collection: Research Approaches
- Observational, ethnographic, survey, and experimental research are primary data collection methods
- Researchers use these methods to gather primary data about customer behavior and needs.
Planning Primary Data Collection: Contact Methods
- Contact methods to collect primary data includes mail questionnaires, telephone interviews, personal interviews, and online research.
Sampling Plan
- A sample in market research is a segment of the population selected to represent the whole population.
- The sampling plan outlines who will be studied, how many people are needed to study, and how to choose the people.
- There are probability and non-probability sampling types.
Research Instruments - Questionnaires
- Questionnaires are used to collect primary data.
- Researchers use closed-ended or open-ended questions.
Research Instruments - Types of Rating Scales
- Different Rating Scales include Dichotomous Scale, Likert Scale, and Semantic Differential Scale.
Learning Objective 4: Discussion of Special Issues
- Public policy and ethics issues that marketing researchers face.
- Issues in marketing research in small businesses, nonprofits and international markets.
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Test your knowledge on the essential elements of a written research proposal and the key functions of marketing information systems. This quiz covers various types of data collection methods and the importance of budgets in research plans. Explore the challenges and benefits associated with marketing intelligence and internal data sources.