2. 10-2
L E A R N I N G O B J E C T I V E S
Identify the five steps in the marketing research
process.
Describe the various secondary data sources.
Describe the various primary data collection
techniques.
Summarize the differences between secondary
data and primary data.
Examine the circumstances under which
collecting information on consumers is ethical.
Marketing Research
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3. 10-3
The Marketing Research Process
Defining the
objectives and
research needs
Designing the
research
Collecting the
data
Analyzing data
and
developing
insights
Developing and
implementing an
action plan
4. 10-4
Step 1: Defining Objectives
and Research Needs
What information is
needed to answer
specific research
questions?
How should that
information be
obtained?
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Step 5: Developing and
Implementing an Action Plan
Executive Summary
Body
Conclusions
Limitations
Supplements including
tables, figures, appendices
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9. 10-9
CHECK YOURSELF
1. What are the steps in the marketing research
process?
2. What is the difference between data and
information?
13. 10-13
Qualitative versus Quantitative
Data Collection Techniques
Data
collection
research
Qualitative research
Observation
In-Depth
interviews
Focus groups Social media
Quantitative research
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Advantages and Disadvantages of
Secondary and Primary Data
Type Examples Advantages Disadvantages
Secondary
Research
Primary
Research
Census data
Sales invoices
Internet information
Books
Journal articles
Syndicated data
Saves time in collecting data
because they are readily
available
Free or inexpensive (except for
syndicated data)
May not be precisely relevant
to information needs
Information may not be timely
Sources may not be original,
and therefore usefulness is an
issue
Methodologies for collecting
data may not be appropriate
Data sources may be biased
Observed consumer behavior
Focus group interviews
Surveys
Experiments
Specific to the immediate
data needs and topic at hand
Offers behavioral insights
generally not available from
secondary research
Costly
Time consuming
Requires more sophisticated
training and experience to
design
study and collect data
16. 10-16
CHECK YOURSELF
1. What are the types of quantitative research?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of
primary and secondary research?
17. 10-17
The Ethics of
Using Customer Information
Strong ethical
orientation
Adhere to
ethical practices
18. 10-18
CHECK YOURSELF
1. Under what circumstances is it ethical to use
consumer information in marketing research?
2. What challenges do technological advances
pose for the ethics of marketing research?