Because secondary data provide good starting points and often help to define problems and research objectives, most companies do not also need to collect primary data.
AMF Research Group must guard against problems during the implementation phase of marketing research for its clients.Which of the following should AMF Research Group avoid doing at the implementation phase?
interacting with respondents
providing incorrect answers
allowing unexpected research outcomes
interpreting the findings
reporting the findings
A good MIS balances the information users would ________ against what they really ________ and what is ________.
need; like; feasible
like; can afford; needed
like to have; need; feasible to offer
need; can afford; useful
use; have to use; available
Nathan Eguakun owns a regional chain of drug stores.Before expanding nationwide, Nathan is conducting marketing research to determine the best options for opening new stores.He plans to start by collecting secondary data.Which of the following is a source of primary data that Nathan might use?
Yankelovich's Monitor
commercial online databases
online questionnaires
web search engines
local chambers of commerce