Marketing Research Overview
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What is a major disadvantage of using face-to-face interviews?

  • They are time-consuming.
  • Participants cannot ask questions.
  • Interviewer bias may occur. (correct)
  • They can be conducted in groups only.

Which method is described as having a high cost per respondent?

  • Telephone interviews
  • Mail questionnaires
  • Web surveys
  • Face-to-face interviews (correct)

What is a benefit of telephone interviews?

  • They completely eliminate interviewer bias.
  • They provide faster access to information. (correct)
  • They ensure high response rates from all demographic groups.
  • They allow for large-scale data collection.

Why might respondents prefer web surveys?

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What is a limitation faced by group interviewing methods?

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Which is a notable challenge of mail questionnaires?

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What does the cost-effectiveness of electronic surveys depend on?

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Why is individual interviewing considered more flexible than mail questionnaires?

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What is the primary purpose of conducting marketing research?

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Which step in the marketing research process involves identifying the issue to be studied?

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Which is a challenge often faced when formulating a problem statement in marketing research?

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What type of research is used to generate possible explanations for a marketing issue?

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What is a crucial factor marketers must consider when obtaining information?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of marketing research mentioned?

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Why is speed and agility important for marketers?

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What should marketers emphasize when collecting data during the research process?

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What is the first step in the marketing research process?

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What are the two main types of data that can be collected in the marketing research process?

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Who primarily benefits from the Marketing Information System (MIS)?

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Which type of research objective focuses on identifying consumer preferences?

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What is the role of the MIS in the research process?

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Which step comes after developing a research plan in the marketing research process?

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What can cause the need for collecting primary data?

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What is the primary focus of a Marketing Information System (MIS)?

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How is the success of an MIS mainly measured?

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Which statement best describes Customer Relationship Management (CRM)?

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What aspect of CRM contributes to its effectiveness in businesses?

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What is a consequence of the explosion of information technologies in marketing?

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How do people and procedures support the Marketing Information System?

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What does 'Big Data' refer to in the context of marketing?

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What critical function must decision-makers perform in relation to the information generated by MIS?

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Why can't CRM alone ensure business success?

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What is the primary purpose of marketing research?

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Which of the following best defines marketing research?

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Which step is NOT part of the marketing research process?

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Why is marketing research essential for businesses?

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Which component is included in a marketing information system?

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What special issues do marketing researchers often face?

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What can marketing research assess regarding new products?

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Which statement accurately reflects the role of marketing research in understanding customer behavior?

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What is the primary role of marketing intermediaries in the distribution process?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of marketing intermediary?

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What is a key benefit of customer relationship management (CRM)?

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Which of the following statements about emotional connections in branding is accurate?

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How can small organizations conduct marketing research without significant costs?

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What is one of the functions of customer relationship management (CRM)?

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In what way could marketing intermediaries specifically help an online business like Markwin Electronics?

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Which type of research focuses on collecting specific information about customer behaviors and preferences?

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Flashcards

What is Marketing Research?

The systematic process of gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information to solve marketing problems or take advantage of opportunities.

Why is marketing research important?

Marketing research can help companies understand their customers' needs and desires, identify potential market opportunities, and assess the effectiveness of their marketing strategies.

Outline the steps in the marketing process.

The marketing process involves a series of steps designed to achieve marketing objectives. These steps typically include planning, implementing, and evaluating marketing activities.

What is a marketing information system?

A system that gathers, analyzes, and distributes relevant marketing information to help marketers make informed decisions.

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Discuss the parts of a marketing information system.

This system typically includes internal data, marketing intelligence, marketing research, and marketing analytics.

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Discuss special issues marketers face in research.

Market research can be challenging due to factors such as changes in technology, ethical considerations, and the need for accurate and reliable data.

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Define marketing research.

Marketing research involves gathering data about customers, competitors, and the market as a whole.

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Explain the purpose of marketing research.

Marketing research can be used to develop new products, improve existing ones, and target specific market segments.

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Mail questionnaires

A way to gather large amounts of information, but it can be costly and have low response rates.

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Telephone interviews

A method that involves collecting data through phone calls. It can be efficient and flexible, but it can be expensive.

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Face-to-face interviews

A common method where individuals meet face-to-face for a conversation. It can be time-consuming but allows for deeper insights.

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Online surveys

A method of gathering information through online surveys, email, or web links.

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Focus group interviews

A form of face-to-face interview where a trained moderator guides a group of individuals in a discussion.

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Interviewer bias

The bias that can occur when an interviewer influences the responses of the participants.

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Self-administered questionnaires (online)

A method that allows individuals to participate at their convenience, saving time and costs for the researcher.

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Response rate

The extent to which a survey or research method reaches its target audience.

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What is a Marketing Information System (MIS)?

A comprehensive framework that gathers, analyzes, and distributes marketing information to support informed decisions.

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What is Customer Relationship Management (CRM)?

A system that manages customer data from various sources to maximize customer loyalty.

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What is Internal Data in an MIS?

Data collected within an organization such as sales reports, customer feedback, and inventory levels.

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What is Marketing Intelligence in an MIS?

Information gathered from external sources such as competitors, market trends, and industry news.

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What is Marketing Research in an MIS?

A systematic process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to address specific marketing problems.

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What is Marketing Analytics in an MIS?

Applying analytical techniques to marketing data to discover patterns, trends, and insights.

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What is Big Data in Marketing Analytics?

The use of large and complex datasets to uncover insights about customer behavior and market trends.

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What is Marketing Analytics in a Big Data Context?

The process of gathering and analyzing big data to understand customer preferences, behavior, and market trends.

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What is secondary data?

Gathering data from sources outside the company, like industry reports, government statistics, or competitor information.

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What is primary data?

Collecting fresh data directly from sources like surveys, interviews, or focus groups.

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What is primary data used for?

Data that's collected for a specific purpose, like a customer survey to understand product preferences.

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What is secondary data used for?

Existing data that might not be exactly what you need but can be analyzed for insights.

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What are the parts of a Marketing Information System (MIS)?

Internal data, marketing intelligence, marketing research, and marketing analytics.

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What are cultural differences in marketing research?

Understanding cultural differences to adapt marketing strategies and products for international markets.

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What are marketing intermediaries?

Marketing intermediaries are businesses that act as a bridge between producers and consumers, facilitating the flow of goods and services. They help with tasks like storage, transportation, financing, and promotion.

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What are wholesalers?

Wholesale businesses purchase large quantities of goods from producers and sell them to retailers in smaller quantities. They help producers reach a wider market and provide storage and distribution services.

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What are retailers?

Retail stores sell products directly to consumers. Examples include department stores, grocery stores, and online retailers.

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What are agents and brokers?

Agents and brokers act as intermediaries who connect buyers and sellers. They don't own the goods they sell. Their role is to facilitate transactions and earn a commission.

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What are distributors?

Distributors are independent businesses that purchase goods from producers and sell them to retailers or other businesses. They often have specialized knowledge of particular industries or products.

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What are financial intermediaries?

Financial intermediaries help businesses obtain financing. They include banks, investment firms, and insurance companies.

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How can small organizations conduct marketing research on a budget?

Small organizations can conduct effective marketing research on a budget by taking advantage of free or low-cost resources like online surveys, social listening tools, free data analysis software, and leveraging partnerships.

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Marketing Research

The systematic process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to understand customer needs and market trends.

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Marketing Mix

A collection of marketing tools and tactics used to achieve marketing objectives.

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Customer-Centric Marketing

The process of understanding and responding to customer needs and preferences.

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Exploratory Research

A type of research used to explore a problem or issue in more detail and generate hypotheses.

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Defining the Problem

The most challenging step in the marketing research process.

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Value of Marketing Research

The goal of marketing research is to improve marketers' ability to make informed decisions.

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Implementing Research Plan

The process of gathering information about the market and customers.

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Interpreting & Reporting Findings

The final step in the marketing research process where researchers analyze the data and communicate their findings.

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Study Notes

Marketing Research and Managing Marketing Information

  • Marketing research is a systematic process of designing, collecting, interpreting, and reporting information to help marketers address specific problems or capitalize on opportunities.
  • Marketing research is a process that collects information which isn't readily available to decision-makers.
  • Purpose of marketing research includes understanding customer needs, desires, opportunities for goods & services, and changing attitudes/purchasing behaviors.
  • Importance of marketing research: understanding marketing opportunities, evaluating success potential for new products, and assessing the viability of marketing strategies.
  • Marketing research is needed to develop marketing mixes to meet customer needs.
  • The value of marketing research is measured by improvements in a marketer's capability to make decisions.
  • Marketers should weigh the cost of obtaining information against the potential benefits.
  • Information is considered worthwhile if it improves the ability to satisfy customers, increases sales and profits, or achieves other desired company goals.

Marketing Research Process

  • Defining the problem and research objectives.
  • Designing the research plan.
  • Implementing the research plan.
  • Interpreting and reporting findings.

Defining the Problem & Research Objectives

  • The initial step is crucial; it involves recognizing the problem and defining research objectives
  • Difficulty in identifying problems, recognizing them, and developing precise problem statements common.
  • A tendency to confuse problems with symptoms is common.
  • Problems and symptoms should be distinguished; a problem demands action, whilst a symptom is evidence of a problem.

Types of Research

  • Exploratory research: used to uncover ideas and insights, identify areas for further clarification, and gather preliminary information to define the problem area more precisely.
  • Descriptive research: used to describe the characteristics of the population or a phenomenon, and to estimate the proportion of a population that exhibits a certain behavior or characteristic; it aims to identify and articulate relationships between or among variables, such as frequency of purchase or relationship between variables
  • Causal research: used to determine cause-and-effect relationships between variables, such as the impact of a new advertising campaign on sales or the effect of price changes on consumer purchasing behavior.

Designing the Research Plan

  • Determining the specifics of the information required, outlining data gathering methods, outlining sampling plans, and measuring tools are key components.
  • Two types of data: primary (obtained directly from respondents) and secondary (already collected by third parties; used initially to guide primary data collection and for exploratory inquiries).
  • Sources of data can be internal (company records) or external (market research firms).

Methods of Data Collection

  • Questionnaires (open-ended and closed-ended questions).
  • Observations (observe consumer behavior).
  • Experiments (test cause-and-effect relationships).
  • Mediums used for questionnaires: mail, telephone, face-to-face, and online.

Sampling Design

  • Probability sampling methods: Simple random sampling, systematic sampling, Cluster sampling, Stratified sampling.
  • Non-probability sampling methods: Judgement sampling, convenience sampling, quota sampling.

Research Instruments

  • Questionnaires, mechanical devices (e.g., barcode scanners in retail settings), and other methods to capture and monitor consumer behavior.

Implementing The Research Plan

  • Marketing research proceeds to action based on the plan, involving data collection, processing, and analysis.
  • Errors during data collection can impact the analysis.
  • Analyzing collected data and separating findings is needed.
  • Checking the accuracy of data, its completeness, and coding it for analysis.
  • Tabulating data and computing statistical measures for analysis

Interpreting and Reporting Findings

  • Findings are interpreted and conclusions drawn, to be reported to management.
  • Important research findings are presented for major decisions.
  • Research findings need to be discussed with marketing managers to determine how to best interpret them; this aids in developing optimal interpretations and maximizing outcomes.
  • Conclusions and recommendations for management need to be communicated in the findings.

Marketing Information Systems (MIS)

  • A framework managing information for day-to-day management.
  • Sources include firm's internal databases, market intelligence, and market research
  • Provides continuous updates on sales, prices, and distribution expenses.

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

  • System for managing customer data for improved customer loyalty.
  • CRM is more than just technology; it necessitates appropriate use and application of data to determine its success.

Big Data and Marketing Analytics

  • The explosion of data offers opportunities but also overwhelm management.
  • Gathering and managing massive datasets (big data) is an essential business task
  • Analytical tools and methods are applied to gain customer insights (marketing analytics).

Issues in Marketing Research

  • Small businesses may struggle with budget constraints for conducting substantial research.
  • International marketing research requires additional considerations in dealing with varied cultures and markets when gathering market information and executing strategic business plans; information isn't as readily available in foreign markets.

Defining Marketing Information System (MIS) & Its Parts

  • A structured system for gathering, organizing, and distributing information in support of daily management and decision-making within a specific organization.
  • Sources of information include internal databases, market intelligence, and market research.
  • The system's purpose is to collect, analyze, and deliver information to aid in customer insights and better business decisions.

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This quiz focuses on the systematic process of marketing research and the management of marketing information. It covers the significance of understanding customer needs, evaluating marketing strategies, and the value of research in decision-making. Test your knowledge on how marketing research aids in developing effective marketing mixes.

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