10. When constructing a questionnaire
they must have both Validity and
Reliability define each.
11. Validity exists when the questions
asked measure what was intended to
be measured
Reliability exists when a research
technique produces nearly identical
results in repeated trials
16. True or False
A focus group is a group of six to ten
people who are brought together by
researchers to discuss a particular
situation or reactions to a product.
18. True or FalseâŚ
An open-ended question allows you to
choose an answer from a selection of
possible responses.
19. FalseâŚ.
An open ended question lets you write a
response any response.
A forced â choice question forces you to
choose an answer from the selections.
20. True or FalseâŚ.
The research method that is best used as
a means of gathering information about
customer behavior and preferences is the
experimental method.
38. What are the advantages and
disadvantages of the experimental
method of collecting primary data?
39. 1. Advantages
â˘
Excellent source of info in situations where
different approaches or ideas need to be compared
1. Disadvantages
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â˘
Very costly
People respond differently in contrast to actual
buying situations.
40. Kmart hires a mystery shopping service to
obtain information about its customers.
Is this primary or secondary research?
46. Identify and describe the different ways we
can obtain data using the Observation
method.
47. 1. Mystery Shopper: Someone who
poses as a customer
2. Traffic count â number of people or
cars that enter
48. Identify and describe the 4 different ways we
can obtain data using the survey method.
49. ⢠In person:
Âť Personal Interviews, Mall Intercept, Focus Groups
⢠Telephone:
Âť Telephone Interviews
⢠Mail:
Âť Mail Survey
⢠Internet:
Âť Online Survey
50. Identify the 5 steps of conducting marketing
research and explain three of the steps in
detail.
51. 1. Define the problem- the problem or research issue
is clearly identified. (hardest step)
2. Obtaining Data- data collected and examined in
terms of the problem (primary and secondary
data)
3. Analyzing the data â The process of compiling,
analyzing and interpreting the results of primary
and secondary data.
4. Recommending solutions â conclusions drawn
from the research are presented in an organized
and well-written report.
5. Applying the results â the company takes action
either inconclusive results from the research and
additional research is needed or they act and
monitor progress.