1. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 3 The Marketing Research Process

2. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. LEARNING OUTCOMES 1.Classify marketing research as either exploratory research, descriptive research, or causal research. 2.List the major stages of the marketing research process and the steps within each. 3.Understand the concepts of theory and hypothesis and the critical role they play in research. 4.Know the difference between a research project and a research program. 2

3. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Changing for Wired Students 3 Options for nontraditional students who have difficulty attending classes or devoting years of study have grown exponentially. Research can be conducted to better meet their needs.

4. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Data, Information, and Intelligence Data Facts or recorded measures of certain phenomena (things or events). Information Data formatted (structured) to support decision making or define the relationship between two facts. Market intelligence The subset of data and information that actually has some explanatory power enabling effective decisions to be made. 4 So there is more data than information, and more information than intelligence.

5. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Key ways in which researchers contribute to decision making: 1.Helping to better define the current situation 2.Defining the firm—determining how consumers, competitors, and employees view the firm 3.Providing ideas for product improvements or possible new product development 4.Testing ideas that will assist in implementing the marketing mix strategy for the firm 5.Examining how correct a certain marketing theory is in a given situation 5

6. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Types of Marketing Research Exploratory Descriptive Causal 6

7. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Exploratory Research Conducted to clarify ambiguous situations or discover ideas that may be potential business opportunities. Initial research conducted to clarify and define the nature of a problem. Does not provide conclusive evidence Subsequent research expected Particularly useful in new product development. Exploratory Research and Problem Solving Symptoms – observable cues that serve as a signal of a problem because they are caused by that problem. 7

8. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Tupperware Isn’t Alone in Sealing the Deal 8 House party direct selling is making a comeback internationally. And it’s not just Tupperware anymore!

9. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Descriptive Research Describes characteristics of objects, people, groups, organizations, or environments. Addresses who, what, when, where, why, and how questions. Considerable understanding of the nature of the problem exists. Does not provide direct evidence of causality. Diagnostic analysis Seeks to diagnose reasons for market outcomes and focuses specifically on the beliefs and feelings consumers have about and toward competing products. 9

10. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. The Squeaky Wheel Gets… 10 Marketing problems are often people problems: Slacking Abusing the printer or copier Leaving used tea bags in the sink Currying favor with the boss Eating and leaving crumbs Over air-conditioning the office Keep window shade closed Come late but leave on time Noisy

11. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Causal Research Research conducted to identify cause and effect relationships (inferences). Evidence of causality: Temporal sequence—the appropriate causal order of events. Concomitant variation—two phenomena vary together. Nonspurious association—an absence of alternative plausible explanations. 11

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13. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Experiments Experiment A carefully controlled study in which the researcher manipulates a proposed cause and observes any corresponding change in the proposed effect. Experimental variable Represents the proposed cause and is controlled by the researcher by manipulating it. Manipulation The researcher alters the level of the variable in specific increments. Test-market An experiment that is conducted within actual market conditions. 13

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16. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. EXHIBIT Stages of the Research Process 3.4 16

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18. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Defining the Research Objectives Research objectives The goals to be achieved by conducting research. Deliverables The consulting term used to describe research objectives to a research client. Research proposal A written statement of the research design emphasizing what the research will accomplish. 18

19. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Defining the Research Objectives Research objectives The goals to be achieved by conducting research. Deliverables The consulting term used to describe research objectives to a research client. Research proposal A written statement of the research design emphasizing what the research will accomplish. 19

20. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Exploratory Research Previous Research Literature review A directed search of published works, including periodicals and books, that discusses theory and presents empirical results that are relevant to the topic at hand. Pilot Studies A small-scale research project that collects data from respondents similar to those to be used in the full study. Pretest – A small-scale study in which the results are only preliminary and intended only to assist in design of a subsequent study. Focus Group – A small group discussion about some research topic led by a moderator who guides discussion among the participants. 20

21. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Theory and Hypotheses Theory A formal, logical explanation of some events that includes predictions of how things relate to one another. Hypothesis A formal statement explaining some outcome. Empirical Testing Something has been examined against reality using data. 21

22. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. EXHIBIT Examples of Decision Statements, Research Objectives, and Research Hypotheses 3.6 22

23. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Planning the Research Design Research Design A master plan that specifies the methods and procedures for collecting and analyzing the needed information. 23

24. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Theory Drives Research? 24 Do racing video games improve or hurt driving behavior? Theory 1: games cause consumers to become better drivers Theory 2: games desensitize drivers to dangers of risky driving Empirical results support Theory 2, so be careful!

25. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Selection of the Basic Research Method Survey A research technique in which a sample is interviewed in some form or the behavior of respondents is observed and described. Telephone Mail (snail or e) Internet Smartphone In person 25

26. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Planning a Sample Sampling Involves any procedure that draws conclusions based on measurements of a portion of the population. Sampling decisions Who to sample?—target population What size should the sample be? How to select the sampling units? 26

27. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Collecting Data Unobtrusive Methods Methods in which research respondents do not have to be disturbed for data to be gathered. Editing and coding Editing involves checking the data collection forms for omissions, legibility, and consistency in classification. Data have to be coded to become useful. 27

28. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Analyzing Data Data analysis The application of reasoning to understand the data that have been gathered. 28

29. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Drawing Conclusions The conclusions speak directly to the research questions developed in the early phases of the research project and should fulfill the deliverables promised in the research proposal. 29

30. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. The Research Program Strategy Research project A single study that addresses one or a small number of research objectives. Uses specific techniques for solving one-dimensional problems, such as identifying market segments, selecting the best packaging design, or test-marketing a new product. Research program Numerous related studies that come together to address multiple, related research objectives. Because research is a continuous process, management should view marketing research at a strategic planning level. 30