Exam 1 Flashcards
Why does marketing research matter?
provides info on consumers’ needs/wants, competitors
What is marketing research?
inform marketing processes
gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data about consumers to make decisions
When do we NOT need to research?
When there isn’t enough time
Limited resources
cost outweighs the value
Business Problem
the real issue that needs to be addressed
Research Problem
a question that needs to be answered to solve a business problem
Steps of Marketing research
Phase 1
Determine the research problem
Step of research
Phase 2
Select research design
Step of research
Phase 3
Execute the Research Design
Step of research
Phase 4
Communicate the Results
Step of research
Phase 5
Identify Information Types and Sources
Step of research
Phase 6
Determine Methods of Accessing Data
Step of research
Phase 7
Design Data Collection Forms
Step of research
Phase 8
Determine the Sample Plan and Size
Step of research
Phase 9
Collect Data
Step of research
Phase 10
Analyze Data
Step of research
Phase 11
Prepare and Present the Final Research Report
By Source
Primary data
first-hand data (you gather yourself)
ex. surveys, observation, focus groups interview
By Source
Secondary data
existing data
ex. gov stats, articles, publications
Con: outdated, not 100% accurate
Pro: available, quick acquisition
Qualitative research
observe and interpret
Quantitative
numerically measure and test
Exploratory research
develop an idea further
conducted to clarify and define the nature of a problem
Qualitative
Descriptive research
describe an element of an idea precisely
provide answers to specific questions on WHO,WHAT,WHEN
QUANTATIVE