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Prepared and presented by:Prashant Sakariya
Introduction to Consumer
Research
Consumer
Introduction to Consumer
Research
(cont..)
The
Consumer Research
Paradigms
Usually
Quantitative Research
It is descriptive in nature and this method is
used to predict the consumer behavior. This
method always consists of experiments,
surveys techniques, and observations. The
findings are empirical and if collected
randomly this can be generalized to large
populations and the data are quantitative,
they lend to sophisticated statistical analysis.
Designs used in Quantitative Research
Observational research
Experimentation
Surveys
Observational research
Here in this method the people or
customers are observed when they are
purchasing the product or using the
product
Mechanical observation
Uses a mechanical or electronic
device to record customer behavior or
responses to a particular marketing
stimulus.
Experimentation
It is possible to test the relative sales appeal of many
types of variables, such as package designs, prices
promotional offers, or copy themes through experiments
designed to identify cause and effect.
Surveys
There are various survey methods are there they are,
personal interview survey
telephone survey
mail surveys
online surveys
Qualitative research
Depth interview:
This is a lengthy non structured interview between a
respondent and highly trained interviewer, who minimizes
his own participation in the discussion after establishing
the general subject to be discussed
Focus group:
This consist of 8 to10 respondents who meet with a
moderator analyst for a group discussion focused on a
particular product or product category.
Projective techniques:
This is designed to tap the underlying motives of
individuals despite their unconscious rationalizations or
efforts at conscious concealment.
Metaphor analysis:
In the 1990, a stream of
consumer research emerged
suggesting the most communication is
non verbal and that people do not
think in words but in images.
Scope of Consumer
Research
Market
Research:
Product
Research:
Advertising
Research:
Testing of:
Advertising message and appeal;
Effectiveness and add. Copy;
Media Related Research;
Over all effectiveness of the Ad.
Pricing
Research: