Secondary Data in Marketing Research

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What is the primary purpose of using secondary data in marketing research?

  • Developing an approach to orient the design of the research and plan primary data collection (correct)
  • Defining the problem
  • Covering information needs of the marketing research project
  • Designing the sampling plan

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an advantage of using secondary data in marketing research?

  • Customized for research objectives (correct)
  • Enhancing existing primary data
  • Quickly obtained
  • Relatively cheap

What is one of the disadvantages of secondary data mentioned in the text?

  • Not fitting the research objective (correct)
  • Availability from different departments
  • Well-fitted for research objectives
  • Idoneous collection methods

Which type of secondary data refers to data available from public and private institutions?

<p>External secondary data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of external secondary data mentioned in the text?

<p>Studies and reports of governments and administrations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does secondary data contribute to marketing research?

<p>By helping plan primary data collection and interpret results (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the horizontal reading of the transcripts in the development analysis of data?

<p>To extract results for each heterogeneity variable considered in the study (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the development analysis of data, what is the significance of the 3rd step, vertical reading of the transcripts?

<p>It enables identification of common aspects and differences in profiles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of information is best obtained through a depth interview according to the text?

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

What is a key characteristic of a depth interview as mentioned in the text?

<p>Useful for obtaining expert information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is a depth interview considered useful for complex information according to the text?

<p>It reaches deeper knowledge levels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary focus during the planning phase of a depth interview?

<p>Elaborating the written script of the interview (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between primary data and secondary data?

<p>Primary data is collected for the first time for the specific investigation, while secondary data already exists before the research. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to analyze secondary data before collecting primary data?

<p>To save time and resources by utilizing existing information that may satisfy the research needs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which criterion should a researcher consider when deciding on the sample size for a study?

<p>The number of variables in the research objectives. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In non-probability sampling using the snowball method, what role do respondents play?

<p>They provide names or identities of others like themselves who might qualify for the study. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a researcher determine if secondary data satisfies their information needs?

<p>By checking if there are existing secondary data available before collecting primary data. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor to consider when determining the sample size for a study according to the text?

<p>The importance of the decision, nature of investigation, and resource constraints. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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