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3.2.1—Methods of market research

Syllabus
0264–2027–2028
Objective
3.2.1
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3.2.1—Methods of market research

  • why businesses use market research
  • primary research methods, e.g. questionnaires or surveys, interviews, focus groups, observation
  • the concept of sampling and why it is useful to businesses
  • advantages and disadvantages of primary market research methods
  • secondary research methods, e.g. competitor websites, government sources, market reports, trade magazines
  • advantages and disadvantages of secondary market research methods
  • factors influencing the accuracy of market research data
  • analyse simple market research data
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