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International markets are measured in hundreds of ______ of people
International markets are measured in hundreds of ______ of people
millions
National markets comprise ______ of individuals
National markets comprise ______ of individuals
millions
Even local markets may constitute hundreds of ______ of households
Even local markets may constitute hundreds of ______ of households
thousands
Population is defined as the entire group under study as specified by the objectives of the ______ project
Population is defined as the entire group under study as specified by the objectives of the ______ project
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Sample - is a ______ of the population that suitably represents that entire group
Sample - is a ______ of the population that suitably represents that entire group
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Define census.
Define census.
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What is the purpose of using a sample in marketing research?
What is the purpose of using a sample in marketing research?
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What is a sample unit?
What is a sample unit?
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What is a sample frame?
What is a sample frame?
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What causes sampling error in a survey?
What causes sampling error in a survey?
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Study Notes
Selecting the Sample
- International markets, national markets, and local markets are vast, making it impractical to obtain information from every individual.
- To overcome this, marketing researchers use a sample, which is a subset of the population that represents the entire group.
Basic Terms
- Population: the entire group under study, as specified by the objectives of the research project.
- Census: an accounting of the complete population.
Sample and Sample Unit
- Sample: a subset of the population that suitably represents the entire group.
- Sample unit: the basic unit of investigation.
- Sample frame: a master source of sample units in the population.
Sampling Error
- Sampling error: any error in a survey that occurs because a sample is used.
- Causes of sampling error:
- Method of sample selection, which will be discussed later.
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Test your knowledge on selecting samples in marketing research with this quiz. Learn about the importance of samples and how to effectively choose them for international, national, and local markets.