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c

25) Secondary data consists of information ________. A) that already exists somewhere but is outdated B) that does not currently exist in an organized form C) that already exists but was collected for a different purpose D) used by competitors E) that researchers can only obtain through surveys and observation

a

1) Despite the data glut that marketing managers receive, they are most likely to complain that they lack which of the following? A) enough information of the right kind B) secondary information C) timely information D) searchable information E) primary information

b

10) ________ is the systematic collection and analysis of publicly available information about consumers, competitors, and developments in the marketing environment. A) Marketing data B) Competitive marketing intelligence C) Sales management D) Customer intelligence E) Value chain management

d

11) Your marketing department is attempting to improve strategic decision making, track competitors' actions, and provide early warning of opportunities and threats. To achieve this goal, which of the following would be the best for your department to use? A) internal databases B) external databases only C) company reports only D) competitive marketing intelligence E) the Internet only

d

12) Which of the following statements regarding competitive marketing intelligence is true? A) The advantage of using competitive marketing intelligence is negligible. B) All competitive marketing intelligence is available for free. C) Competitive marketing intelligence relies upon privately held information. D) Competitive marketing intelligence relies upon publicly available information. E) Competitive marketing intelligence gathering is more focused on gaining insights into consumers' activities than competitors' activities.

d

13) Which of the following is NOT considered a source of competitive marketing intelligence? A) suppliers B) resellers C) key customers D) causal research E) activities of competitors

d

14) Which of the following is NOT a potential source for competitive marketing intelligence? A) looking through competitors' garbage B) purchasing competitors' products C) monitoring competitors' sales D) collecting primary data E) talking with purchasing agents

d

15) Which of the following is an example of a free online database that a company could access in order to develop marketing intelligence? A) LexisNexis B) the MONITOR C) Nielsen D) the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission's database E) Hoover's

c

16) ________ is the systematic design, collection, analysis, and reporting of data relevant to a specific marketing situation facing an organization. A) The marketing information system B) Competitive marketing intelligence C) Marketing research D) Competitive marketing research E) Causal research

c

17) Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a benefit of conducting marketing research? A) assessing market potential and market share B) understanding customer satisfaction and purchase behavior C) measuring the effectiveness of pricing and accounting D) measuring the effectiveness of distribution and promotion activities E) understanding customer motivation

b

18) What is the first step in the marketing research process? A) developing a marketing information system B) defining the problem and research objectives C) developing the research plan for collecting information D) implementing the research plan E) hiring an outside research specialist

c

19) Your colleague is confused about using the marketing research process, as he knows that something is wrong but is not sure of the specific causes to investigate. He seems to be having problems with ________, which is often the hardest step to take. A) developing the research plan B) determining a research approach C) defining the problem and research objectives D) selecting a research agency to help E) C and D

e

2) Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding information collected for marketers? A) Many managers lack information of the right kind. B) Most managers do not need more information. C) Most managers need better information. D) Many managers are burdened by data overload. E) Managers have enough of the right information.

d

20) Which step in the four-step marketing research process has been left out of the following list: defining the problems and research objectives, implementing the research plan, and interpreting and reporting the findings? A) developing the research budget B) choosing the research agency C) choosing the research method D) developing the research plan E) comparing and contrasting primary and secondary data

a

21) Causal research is used to ________. A) test hypotheses about cause-and-effect relationships B) gather preliminary information that will help define problems C) uncover information in an unstructured way D) describe marketing problems or situations E) quantify observations that produce insights unobtainable through other forms of research

a

22) In marketing research, managers often start with ________ research and later follow with ________ research. A) exploratory; descriptive or causal B) descriptive; secondary or commercial C) descriptive; exploratory or secondary D) causal; descriptive or exploratory E) causal; exploratory or secondary

a

23) The objective of ________ research is to gather preliminary information that will help define the problem and suggest hypotheses. A) exploratory B) descriptive C) causal D) primary E) secondary

b

24) In the second step of the marketing research process, research objectives should be translated into specific ________. A) marketing goals B) information needs C) dollar amounts D) research methods E) information sources

c

26) Which of the following is information gathered directly from respondents in order to specifically address a question at hand? A) competitive marketing intelligence B) experimental hypotheses C) primary data D) secondary data E) internal data

b

27) Information collected from online databases is an example of ________ data. A) primary B) secondary C) observational D) experimental E) ethnographic

b

28) Nielsen and the MONITOR are two sources that provide ________. A) primary data B) secondary data C) reality mining data D) causal research designs E) mechanical devices

d

29) Which form of data below can usually be obtained more quickly and at a lower cost than the others? A) primary B) survey research C) experimental research D) secondary E) observational research

c

3) A marketing information system (MIS) consists of people and procedures to assess information needs, ________, and help decision makers analyze and use the information. A) experiment to develop information B) test market the information C) develop the needed information D) critique the needed information E) question the needed information

e

30) It is most accurate to say that secondary data are ________. A) collected mostly via surveys B) more expensive to obtain than primary data C) never purchased from outside suppliers D) always necessary to support primary data E) not always very usable

c

31) Your assistant wants to use secondary data exclusively for the current research project. You advise him that the use of secondary data has some potential problems. Which of the following is NOT one of them? A) It may not exist. B) It may not be relevant. C) It is generally more expensive to obtain than primary data. D) It may not be current. E) It may not be impartial.

b

32) For primary data to be useful to marketers, it must be relevant, current, unbiased, and ________. A) descriptive B) accurate C) inexpensive D) collected before secondary data E) experimental

a

33) Which method would a marketing researcher most likely use to obtain information that people are unwilling or unable to provide? A) observational B) survey C) questionnaire D) focus group E) personal interview

b

34) Ethnographic research ________. A) comes from traditional focus groups B) is gathered where people live and work C) provides secondary data D) is most popular in the service sector E) provides data to marketers when observation is impossible

b

35) Which of the following is true of ethnographic research? A) It is a type of experimental research. B) It is often conducted by trained anthropologists or psychologists. C) It is a traditional quantitative research approach. D) It can be conducted in person but not online. E) It is typically used to answer well-defined product or strategy questions.

d

36) Survey research, though used to obtain many kinds of information in a variety of situations, is best suited for gathering ________ information. A) interpersonal B) causal C) exploratory D) descriptive E) creative

a

37) Fredia Pellerano has just discovered the major advantage of survey research. She reports to her supervisor that the advantage is its ________. A) flexibility B) interactive design C) ease of completion D) understandability E) simplicity

e

38) Survey research is LEAST likely to be conducted through which of the following? A) the Web B) the mail C) the telephone D) personal interview E) observation

b

39) Experimental research is best suited for gathering ________ information. A) exploratory B) causal C) independent D) secondary E) descriptive

d

4) The real value of a company's marketing research and information system lies in the ________. A) amount of data it generates B) variety of contact methods it uses C) efficiency with which it completes studies D) quality of customer insights it provides E) marketing information system it follows

a

40) Observational research is best suited for gathering ________ information. A) exploratory B) causal C) dependent D) secondary E) competitive

c

41) ABC Company has decided to use mail questionnaires to collect data. This method has all the following advantages EXCEPT which one? A) low cost per respondent B) may encourage more honest answers C) has an average response rate D) no interviewer to bias respondents' answers E) can collect large amounts of information

a

42) Which of the following contact methods has the poorest response rate? A) mail B) telephone C) personal interviewing D) online E) group interviewing

d

43) Which of the following has the highest rating for speed of data collection and compilation? A) open-ended questionnaires B) personal interviews C) mail surveys D) Internet surveys E) ethnographic research

d

44) Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of telephone interviews? A) They are more expensive to conduct than mail questionnaires. B) Interviewer bias is introduced. C) Under time pressures, some interviewers might cheat. D) Interviewers can explain some questions and probe more deeply on others. E) Potential respondents may refuse to participate.

a

45) Which of the following contact methods is generally the LEAST flexible? A) mail B) telephone C) Internet surveys D) online panels E) personal

a

46) Which form of marketing research is flexible, allows for explanation of difficult questions, and lends itself to showing products and advertisements? A) individual interviewing B) Internet surveys C) telephone surveys D) ethnographic research E) observational research

d

47) A consumer is most likely to be paid a small fee for participating in which of the following? A) a telephone interview B) a mail-in survey C) an Internet survey D) a focus group interview E) an observational interview

c

48) Focus group interviewing is a ________ research tool for gaining insights into consumer thoughts and feelings. A) causal B) secondary C) qualitatitve D) quantitative E) competitive

d

49) Focus group interviewing has become one of the major marketing research tools for getting insight into consumer thoughts and feelings. However, if the sample size is too small, it is likely to be difficult to ________. A) find enough secondary data to support the findings B) orchestrate cooperation among participants C) encourage honest responses to questions D) generalize from the results E) develop a nonprobability sample

c

5) A good MIS balances the information users would ________ against what they really ________ and what is ________. A) need; like; feasible B) like; can analyze; needed C) like to have; need; feasible to offer D) need; can afford; used by the competition E) use; have to use; available

b

50) Which of the following is a disadvantage of online focus groups? A) Participants must be in a central location. B) The Internet format can lack the real-world group dynamics of in-person focus groups. C) Results take longer to tabulate and analyze. D) The cost of online focus groups is greater than that of most other qualitative research methods. E) The format of focus groups can be varied.

d

51) Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Web-based research? A) speed B) low costs C) almost instantaneous results D) control over who respondents are E) ease of administration

d

52) Researchers generally need to ask three questions when developing a sampling plan. Which of the questions below is one of these three? A) Who should be left out of the sample (sampling exclusion)? B) How should we contact the sample (sampling approach)? C) Why should respondents be selected (sampling justification)? D) How should participants be chosen (sampling procedure)? E) none of the above

a

53) What is a major drawback of probability sampling? A) It can be time consuming. B) The sampling error cannot be measured. C) The most difficult population from which to obtain information is chosen. D) Everyone has an equal chance of selection. E) Marketers must rely on the judgment of the researcher in respondent selection.

b

54) What are the two main types of research instruments used to collect primary data? A) surveys and samples B) questionnaires and mechanical devices C) focus groups and online databases D) online panels and experiments E) personal interviews and online marketing research

c

55) The most common research instrument used is the ________. A) mechanical device B) live interviewer C) questionnaire D) focus group E) people meter

a

56) Which of the following is the best advice about creating research questionnaires? A) Use simple and direct language. B) Questions should not be arranged in any particular order. C) Ask difficult questions in the beginning to "weed out" uninterested respondents. D) Ask personal questions in the middle of the instrument. E) Avoid any personal questions that may make some respondents uncomfortable.

c

57) After a research instrument is selected, the next step in the marketing research process is ________. A) selecting a sampling method B) interpreting the findings C) implementing the research plan D) collecting secondary data E) selecting a research approach

d

58) AMF Research Group must guard against problems during the implementation phase of marketing research for its clients. Which of the following is NOT a problem that should be anticipated during this phase? A) contacting respondents B) respondents who give biased answers C) interviewers who take shortcuts D) interpreting and reporting the findings E) interviewers who make mistakes

c

59) Typically, customer information is buried deep in separate databases, plans, and records of many different company functions and departments. To overcome such problems, which of the following should you try? A) customer satisfaction management B) more sophisticated hardware C) customer relationship management D) decreased marketing intelligence E) a marketing information system

b

6) In general, marketers must weigh carefully the costs of additional information against the ________ resulting from it. A) organization B) benefits C) creativity D) ethical issues E) cost

d

60) Which of the following is true about customer relationship management (CRM)? A) It relies on information produced through primary research. B) Its aim is to maximize profit margins. C) Its aim is to increase the efficiency of each customer touch point. D) Its aim is to maximize customer loyalty. E) Most companies who first implemented CRM have greatly benefited from the results.

b

61) What is the purpose of a data warehouse? A) to organize internal and external data by relevance B) to gather and integrate information a company already has C) to interpret data D) to analyze data E) to identify and discard outdated data

b

62) In CRM, ________ techniques are used to sift through data and dig out interesting findings about customers. A) data warehousing B) data mining C) customer strategy D) customer loyalty management E) value network

d

63) A successful CRM program can be expected to help a company achieve all of the following EXCEPT ________. A) providing higher levels of customer service B) developing deeper customer relationships C) creating offers tailored to specific customer requirements D) understanding the competition better E) understanding how to better build the marketing mix

e

64) Marketing information is only valuable when it is used to ________. A) expand management's job B) identify a target market C) please shareholders D) increase efficiencies in the supply chain E) make better marketing decisions

a

65) Which of the following provides those within the company ready access to company research information, stored reports, shared work documents, contact information for employees and other stakeholders, and more? A) an intranet B) an extranet C) the Internet D) marketing research E) marketing intelligence

b

66) When managers use small convenience samples such as asking customers what they think or inviting a small group out to lunch to get reactions, they are using ________. A) experiments B) informal surveys C) observation D) marketing intelligence E) direct marketing

e

67) Small organizations can obtain, with relatively little effort, most of which type of data available to large businesses? A) ethnographic B) experimental C) touch point D) primary E) secondary

d

68) You have been asked to locate secondary data for your small organization's research needs. Which of the following is NOT a common source for this type of research? A) the U.S. Small Business Administration B) the U.S. Census Bureau C) competitors' Web sites D) online surveys E) the Bureau of Economic Analysis

a

69) Because of the scarcity of good secondary data, international researchers often must collect their own primary data. An initial problem with this collection is developing good ________. A) samples B) research firms C) customer relationships with nationals D) relations with channel members E) analytical models

b

7) Diana Dion is currently researching data sources from within her company to make marketing decisions. Diana is making use of ________ databases. A) online B) internal C) external D) public E) search service

a

70) Cultural differences, especially those involving language, can add to research costs in foreign markets and can increase the ________. A) risk of error B) foreign trade C) response rate D) likelihood of using a smaller sample E) reliance on primary data

d

71) Anna Gregory just read a marketing research report about the top 25 countries that purchase American products. What would the report most likely say about international research involving these countries? A) It is on the decrease due to high costs. B) The costs are higher than the benefits. C) There is a lack of qualified research personnel. D) Despite the costs of international research, the costs of not doing it are higher. E) Interpretations of data are consistent among different countries.

d

72) Choose the statement that is NOT a typical consumer concern about intrusion on consumer privacy. A) Sophisticated researchers probe our deepest feelings. B) Marketers use personal information to manipulate our buying. C) Marketers build huge databases full of personal information. D) Marketers make too many products and services available, creating unnecessary consumer wants. E) Protecting personal information is increasingly important.

d

73) The best approach for researchers to take to guard consumer privacy includes all of the following EXCEPT which one? A) Ask only for the information needed. B) Use information responsibly to provide value. C) Avoid sharing information without the customer's permission. D) Sell the information only when it is financially worthwhile. E) Fully explain to the respondents how the information will be used.

c

74) Many major companies have created the position of ________ to address concerns about the privacy of customers. A) chief customer loyalty manager B) chief behavioral analyst C) chief privacy officer D) ethics manager E) data warehouse manager

d

75) To address concerns about the misuse of research study findings, several highly regarded marketing associations have developed ________. A) customer relationship management guidelines B) behavioral targeting "Do Not Track" lists C) chief privacy officer job descriptions D) codes of research ethics E) bans against using data collected through online surveys

d

76) Frito-Lay's ________ gathers daily sales data and sorts it by product line and by region. The marketing managers use the data to evaluate the market share of different Frito-Lay products compared to one another and to competing snack foods in each region where the company does business. A) case study B) acquired database C) commercial research D) marketing information system E) competitive marketing intelligence system

e

77) You want to observe how often consumers listen to music throughout their day and what different audio devices they use. You are also interested in how consumers store and access their own music collections. You should conduct ________ research. A) causal B) experimental C) secondary D) survey E) exploratory

c

78) You are about to test the hypothesis that sales of your product will increase at a very similar rate at either a $5 drop in unit price or a $7 drop in unit price. You are involved in what type of research? A) exploratory B) descriptive C) causal D) focus group E) ethnographic

b

79) Which type of research would be best suited for identifying which demographic groups prefer diet soft drinks and why they have this preference? A) exploratory B) descriptive C) causal D) experimental E) secondary

c

8) Four common sources of internal data include the accounting department, operations, the sales force, and the ________. A) online focus groups B) stockholders C) marketing department D) competition E) Web

c

80) Nathan Zabalas 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 NOT a source of secondary data that Nathan might use? A) Yankelovich's Monitor B) commercial online databases C) online questionnaires D) Web search engines E) local chambers of commerce

c

81) Walmart sends a trained observer to watch and interact with customers as they shop in a Walmart store. This is an example of ________. A) secondary research B) survey research C) ethnographic research D) experimental research E) descriptive research

d

82) When ZIBA designers looking for ideas on how to craft a shower-cleaning tool spent 10 days in people's homes, watching consumers wash shower stalls, they were conducting ________ research. A) survey B) experimental C) secondary D) ethnographic E) personal

d

83) Carls Jr. came out with a new hamburger and released it in two different cities with two different price points. Marketers at Carls Jr. then analyzed the different levels of purchase made at the two different price points, planning on using the information to help them set a nationwide price for the new offering. This is an example of ________. A) observational research B) behavioral research C) qualitative research D) experimental research E) survey research

b

84) Juanita Petino operates a dress shop in a suburban mall. Her research budget is very small, so she utilizes low-cost or no-cost methods to gather research data. One method that works very well for her is to change the themes in her local newspaper and radio advertising and watch the result. Juanita is using ________ to gather data for marketing decisions. A) informal surveys B) experimental research C) guess work D) ethnographic research E) secondary sources

a

85) Maryann Rose is conducting research to determine consumers' personal grooming habits. Because of the personal nature of the survey questions about this topic, Maryann wants to select the contact method that is most likely to encourage respondents to answer honestly and that will allow her to easily collect large amounts of data. Which contact method should Maryann select? A) mail questionnaires B) telephone interviews C) individual interviews D) focus group interviews E) immersion group interviews

c

86) Tasoula Jeannopoulos has a limited budget for the market research she needs to conduct; however, the sample size for her research is quite large. Which of the following methods of contact would provide Tasoula with the most cost-effective way to reach a large sample of potential customers? A) telephone surveys B) personal interviews C) Internet surveys D) mail surveys E) focus group interviews

b

87) Del Monte has created a(n) ________ called "I Love My Dog"; this online community allows company-selected dog enthusiasts to complete product-related polls, chat with product developers, and provide feedback about specific products. A) online experiment B) custom social network C) Internet survey D) immersion focus group E) expert panel

b

88) You have decided to use only open-ended questions on your survey. Which of the following questions would NOT be found on your survey? A) Why is voting important to you? B) How many cars does your family own? C) What is your best childhood memory? D) Where did you spend your last vacation? E) What are the most important qualities in a friend?

d

89) You have decided to use only closed-ended questions on your survey. Which of the following questions would NOT be found on your survey? A) Do you like chocolate? B) What is your gender? C) Do you work full-time or part-time? D) What do you like about your teacher? E) In which month do you plant your garden?

d

9) Marketing information from which type of database usually can be accessed more quickly and cheaply than other information sources? A) external B) LexisNexis C) Radian's D) internal E) MONITOR

c

90) Loft Industries sells roof trusses to contractors and builders and would like to conduct research to determine how customers assess customer service. Which of the following research instruments would be best for this firm? A) people meters B) checkout scanners C) questionnaires D) EEG devices E) MRI scans

d

91) As a small business consultant, you recommend to your clients that they use no-cost methods of observation to gather market research. Which of the following are you NOT likely to recommend your clients do? A) observe vehicle and pedestrian traffic B) monitor competitors' advertising from local media C) evaluate how many and what kind of customers they currently have D) hire additional staff to observe extensively E) visit and socialize with competitors

e

92) For a small business manager deciding where to relocate within the city, relevant research will LEAST likely include ________. A) traffic-flow patterns in specific areas B) informal surveys of customers C) past sales data D) competitors' advertisements E) options for repackaging the company's products

a

93) Marialba Hooper is conducting marketing research for a company that is investigating the possibility of entering multiple international markets. As Marialba plans her research in 30 different countries, upon which of the following is she LEAST likely to rely? A) free secondary data B) translators C) primary data collected for the purpose of her research D) the same research steps domestic researchers use E) personal interviews

d

94) Malaya Ramirez is organizing marketing research in Central American countries for a large American corporation that is interested in expanding its market. The survey Malaya is using was written in English and then translated into Spanish for use by Spanish-speaking respondents. Which of the following is it most important for Malaya do before administering this questionnaire to a sample of the market? A) make sure that the survey includes both open-ended and closed-ended questions B) decide whether to focus on primary or secondary data C) determine which type of research instrument to use D) have the questionnaire translated back into English to check for accuracy E) determine whether to focus on descriptive or causal objectives

c

95) You want to find out whether Americans between 21 and 40 years of age tend to vote Democratic and whether Americans between 41 and 70 tend to vote Republican. You will most likely use a ________ to collect your data. A) simple random sample B) mechanical device C) stratified random sample D) judgment sample E) convenience sample

d

96) Michael Quinones is a customer service agent for a national car rental business. He has access to the company's intranet, which provides performance reports, shared work documents, contact information, and detailed information about customers. Which of the following is this access most likely to enable Michael to do during interactions with customers? A) analyze primary data B) use data mining techniques C) share information with value-network partners D) reward customer loyalty with an upgrade or discount E) evaluate marketing intelligence