PART I: INTRODUCTION AND EARLY PHASES OF MARKETING RESEARCH
         Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING RESEARCH
         Chapter 2 DEFINING THE MARKETING RESEARCH PROBLEM AND DEVELOPING AN APPROACH
         PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES FOR PART 1 CASES FOR PART 1
         PART II: RESEARCH DESIGN FORMULATION
         Chapter 3 RESEARCH DESIGN
         Chapter 4 EXPLORATORY RESEARCH DESIGN: SECONDARY DATA
         Chapter 5 EXPLORATORY RESEARCH DESIGN: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
         Chapter 6 DESCRIPTIVE RESEARCH DESIGN: SURVEY AND OBSERVATION
         Chapter 7 CAUSAL RESEARCH DESIGN: EXPERIMENTATION
         Chapter 8 MEASUREMENT AND SCALING: FUNDAMENTALS AND COMPARATIVE SCALING
         Chapter 9 MEASUREMENT AND SCALING: NONCOMPARATIVE SCALING TECHNIQUES
         Chapter 10 QUESTIONNAIRE AND FORM DESIGN
         Chapter 11 SAMPLING: DESIGN AND PROCEDURES
         Chapter 12 SAMPLING: FINAL AND INITIAL SAMPLE SIZE DETERMINATION
         PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES FOR PART 11 CASES FOR PART 11
         PART III: DATA COLLECTION
         Chapter 13 FIELD WORK
         PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES FOR PART III CASES FOR PART 111
         PART IV: DATA PREPARATION AND ANALYSIS
         Chapter 14 DATA PREPARATION
         Chapter 15 FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION, CROSS-TABULATION, AND HYPOTHESIS TESTING
         Chapter 16 ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE AND COVARIANCE
         Chapter 17 CORRELATION AND REGRESSION
         Chapter 18 DISCRIMINANT ANALYSIS
         Chapter 19 FACTOR ANALYSIS
         Chapter 20 CLUSTER ANALYSIS
         Chapter 21 MULTIDIMENSIONAL SCALING AND CONJOINT ANALYSIS
         PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES FOR PART IV CASES FOR PART IV
         PART V: COMMUNICATING THE RESEARCH PROJECT
         Chapter 22 REPORT PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION
         PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES FOR PART V CASES FOR PART V
         PART VI: INTERNATIONAL AND ETHICAL DIMENSIONS
         Chapter 23 INTERNATIONALMARKETINGRESEARCH
         Chapter 24 ETHICS IN MARKETING RESEARCH
         PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES FOR PART VI CASES FOR PART VI
         Preface xxviii
         About the Author xxxv
         PART I:INTRODUCTION AND EARLY PHASES OF MARKETING RESEARCH
         CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING RESEARCH
         Objectives
         Overview
         What Does Marketing Research Encompass?
         The Nature of Marketing Research
         Definition of Marketing Research
         A Classification of Marketing Research
         The Role of Marketing Research in MIS and DSS
         Marketing Research Suppliers and Services
         Selecting a Research Supplier
         Careers in Marketing Research
         Marketing Research Process
         The Department Store Patronage Project
         International Marketing Research
         Ethics in Marketing Research
         Computer Applications
         Summary
         Acronyms
         Exercises
         Questions
         Problems
         Computer Exercises
         Notes
         CHAPTER 2 DEFINING THE MARKETING RESEARCH PROBLEM AND DEVELOPING
         AN APPROACH
         Objectives
         Overview
         Importance of Defining the Problem
         The Process of Defining the Problem and Developing an Approach
         Tasks Involved
         Discussions with Decision Makers
         Interviews with Industry Experts
         Secondary Data Andlysis
         Qwalitative Research
         Environmental Context of the Problem
         Past Information and Forecasts
         Resources and Constraints
         Objectives
         Buyer Behavior
         Legdl Environment
         Economic Environment
         Marketing cmd Technologicad Skills
         Management Decision Problem and Marketing Research Problem
         Defining the Marketing Research Problem
         Components of the Approach
         Objectwe/Theoretical Framework
         Analytical Model
         Research Questions
         Hypotheses
         Relevant Characteristics
         International Marketing Research
         Ethics in Marketing Research
         Computer Applications
         Summary
         Acronyms
         Exercises
         Questions
         Problems
         Computer Exercises
         Notes
         PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES FOR PART 1
         The Profession of Marketing Research: A Strategic Assessment
         The Marketing Research Problem: From the DM's Desk to Study
         Execution
         Defirdng the Research Problem
         CASESFORPARTI
         Case 1.1: Life in the Fast Lane: Fast Food Chains Race to Be
         Number One
         Case 1.2: Nike Sprints Ahead of the Competition
         Case 1.3: Lexus: Imparting Value to Luxury or Luxury to Value?
         Case 1.4: Marketing Research Lights the Way for Electric Utilities
         Case 1.5: Quaker Oats: Marketing Its Way to Success
         PART II: RESEARCH DESIGN FORMULATION
         CHAPTER 3 RESEARCH DESIGN
         Objectives
         Overview
         Research Design: Definition
         Research Design: Classification
         Exploratory Research
         Descriptive Research
         Cross-SectionaI Designs
         Longitudinal Designs
         Relative Advantages and Disadvantages of Longitudinal and Cross'
         Sectional Designs
         Causal Research
         Relationships among Exploratory, Descriptive, and Causal Research
         Potential Sources of Error
         Random Sampling Error
         Nonsampling Error
         Budgeting and Scheduling the Project
         Marketing Research Proposal
         Intemational Marketing Research
         Ethics in 'Marketing Research
         Computer Applications
         Summary
         Acronyms
         Exercises
         Questions
         Problems
         Computer Exercises
         Notes
         CHAPTER 4 EXPLORATORY RESEARCH DESIGN: SECONDARY DATA
         Objectives
         Overview
         Primary versus Secondary Data
         Advantages and Uses of Secondary Data
         Disadvantages of Secondary Data
         Criteria for Evaluating Secondary Data
         Specifications: Methodlology Used to Collect the Data
         Error: Accuracy of the Data
         Currency: When the Data Were Collected
         Objective'.The Purpose for Which the Data Were Collected
         Nature: The Content of the Data
         Dependability: How Dependable Are the Data?
         Classification of Secondary Data
         Internal SecondaryData
         Database Marketing
         Published Extemal Secondary Sources
         Qeneral Business Data
         Qovemment Sources
         Computerized Databases
         Classification of Computerized Datdbases
         Directories of Databases
         Syndicated Sources of Secondary Data
         Syndicated Data from Households
         Surveys
         Diary Panels
         Electronic Scanner Services
         Syndicated Data from Institutions
         Retailer and Wholesaler Audits
         Retail Auditing for Retailing Information
         Industry Services
         Combining Information from Different Sources: Single-Source Data
         Applications of Secondary Data
         Buying Power Index
         Computer Mapping
         International Marketing Research
         Ethics in Marketing Research
         Computer Applications
         Summary
         Acronyms
         Exercises
         Questions
         Problems
         Computer Exercises
         Notes
         Appendix 4A: Published Sources of Secondary Data
         CHAPTER 5 EXPLORATORY RESEARCH DESIGN: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
         Objectives
         Overview
         Primary Data: Qualitative versus Quantitative Research
         Rationale for Using Qualitative Research
         A Classification of Qualitative Research Procedures
         Focus Group Interviews
         Characteristics
         Planning and Conducting Focus Qroups
         Other Variations in Focus Groups
         Advantages and Disadvantages of Focus Groups
         Applications of Focus Groups
         Depth Interviews
         Characteristics
         Techniques
         Advantages and Disadvantages af Depth Interviews
         Applications of Depth Interviews
         Projective Techniques
         Association Techniques
         Completion Techniques
         Construction Techniques
         Expressive Techniques
         Advantages and Disadvantages of Projective Techniques
         Applications of Projective Techniques
         Intemational Marketing Research
         Ethics in Marketing Research
         Computer Applications
         Summary
         Acronyms
         Exercises
         Questions
         Problems
         Computer Exercises
         Notes
         CHAPTER 6 DESCRIPTIVE RESEARCH DESIGN: SURVEY ANDOBSERVATION
         Objectives
         Overview
         Survey Methods
         Survey Methods Classified by Mode of Administration
         Telephone Methods
         Traditional Telephone Interviews
         Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewirig
         Personal Methods
         Personal In-Home Interviews
         Mall-Intercept Persbnal Interviews
         Computer-Assisted Personal Intervieiwing (CAPl)
         Mail Methods
         Mail Interviews
         Mail Panels
         A Comparative Evaluatiori of Survey Methods
         Flexibility of Data Collection
         Diversity of Questions
         Use of Physical Stimuli
         Sample Control
         Control of the Data Collection Environment
         Control of Field Force
         Quantity of Data
         Response Rate
         Perceived Anonymity
         Socud Desirabiiity/Sensitive Infonnation
         Potential for Interviewer Bias
         Speed
         Cost
         Selection of Survey Methotd(s)
         Observation Methods
         Structured versns Unstructured Observation
         Disguised versus Undisguised Observation
         Naturol versus Contrived Observation
         Observation Methods Classified by Mode of Administration
         Personal Observation
         Mechanical Observation
         Audit
         Content Analysis
         Trace Arudysis
         A Comparative Evaluation of Observation Methods
         A Comparison of Survey and Observation Methods
         Relative Advantages of Observxtion
         Relative Disadvantages of Observation
         Intemational Marketing Research
         Selection of Survey Methods
         Ethics in Marketing Research
         Computer Applications
         Summary
         Acronyms
         Exercises
         Questions
         Problems
         Computer Exercises
         Notes
         CHAPTER 7 CAUSAL RESEARCH DESIGN: EXPERIMENTATION
         Objectives
         Overview
         Concept of Causality
         Conditions for Causality
         Concomitant Variation
         Time Order of Occurrence of Variables
         Absence of Other Possible Causal Factors
         Role of Evidence
         Definitions and Concepts
         Definition of Symbols
         Validity in Experimentation
         Internal Validity
         Extemal Validity
         Extraneous Variables
         History
         Maturation
         Testing Effects
         Instrumentation
         Statisticdl Regression.
         Selection Bias
         Mortality
         Controlling Extraneous Variables
         Randomization
         Matching
         Statistical Control
         Design Control
         A Classification of Experimental Designs
         Preexperimental Designs
         One-Shot Case Study
         One-Qroup Pretest-Posttest Design
         Static Qroup Design
         True Experimental Designs
         Pretest-Posttest Control Qroup Design
         Posttest-Only Control Qroup Design
         Quasi-Experimental Designs
         Time Series Design
         Multiple Time Series Design
         Statistical Designs
         Randomized Block Design
         Latin Square Design
         Factorial Design
         Laboratory versus Field Experiments
         Experimental versus Nonexperimental Designs
         Limitations of Experimentation
         Time
         Cost
         Administration
         Application: Test Marketing
         Standard Market Test
         Controlled Test Market
         Simulated Test Market
         Determining a Test Marketing Strategy
         Intemational Marketing Research
         Ethics in Marketing Research
         Computer Applications
         Summary
         Acronyms
         Exercises
         Questions
         Problems
         Computer Exercises
         Notes
         CHAPTER 8 MEASUREMENT AND SCALING: FUNDAMENTALS AND COMPARATIVE SCALING
         Objectives
         Overview
         Measurement and Scaling
         Primary Scales of Measurement
         Nominal Scale
         Ordinal Scale
         Interval Scale
         Ratio Scale
         A Comparison of Scaling Techniques
         Comparative Scaling Techniques
         Paired Comparison Scaling
         Rank Crder Scdling
         Constant Sum Scaling
         Q-Sort and Other Procedures
         Verbal Protocols
         International Marketing Research
         Ethics in Marketing Research
         Computer Applications
         Summary
         Acronyms
         Exercises
         Questions
         Problems
         Computer Exercises
         Notes
         CHAPTER 9 MEASUREMENT AND SCALING: NONCOMPARATIVE SCALING TECHNIQUES
         Objectives
         Overview
         Noncomparative Scaling Techniques
         Continuous Rating Scale
         Itemized Rating Scales
         Likert Scdle
         Semantic Differential Scale
         Stapel Scale
         Noncomparative Itemized Rating Scale Decisions
         Number of Scale Categories
         Balanced versus Unbotlanced Scale
         Odd or Even Number of Categories
         Forced versus Nonforced Choice
         Nature and Degree of Verbal Description
         Physical Form of the Scale
         Multiitem Scales
         Scale Evaluation
         Measurement Accuracy
         Reliability
         Validity
         Relationship between Reliability and Validity
         Qeneralizability
         Choosing a Scaling Technique
         Mathematically Derived Scales
         International Marketing Research
         Ethics in Marketing Research
         Computer Applications
         Summary
         Acronyms
         Exercises
         Questions
         Problems
         Computer Exercises
         Notes
         CHAPTER 10 QUESTIONNAIRE AND FORM DESIGN
         Objectives
         Overview
         Questionnaires and Observation Forms
         Questionnaire Definition
         Objectives of a Questionnaire
         Questionnaire Design Process
         Specify the Information Needed
         Type of Interviewing Method
         Individual Question Content
         Is the Question Necessary?
         Are Several Questions Needed Instead of One?
         Overcoming Inability to Answer
         Is the Respondent Informed?
         Can the Respondent Remember?
         Can the Respondent Articulate?
         Overcoming Unwillingness tq Answer
         Effort Required of the Respondents
         Context
         Legitimate Purpose
         Sensitive Information
         Increasing the Willingness of Respondents
         Choosing Question Structure
         Unstructured Questions
         Structured Questions
         Choosing Question Wording
         Define the Issue
         Use Ordinary Words
         Use Unambiguous Words
         Avoid Leading or Biasing Questions
         Avoid Implicit Altematives
         Awid Implicit Assumptions
         Avoid Qenerolizations and Estimates
         Use Positive and 'Negative Statements
         Determining the Order of Questibns
         Opening Questions
         Type of Information
         Difficult Questions
         Effect on Subsequent Questions
         Logical Order
         Form and Layout
         Reproduction of the Questionnaire
         Pretesting
         Observational Forms
         International Marketing Research
         Ethics in Marketing Research
         Computer Applications
         Summary
         Acronyms
         Exercises
         Questions
         Problems
         Computer Exercises
         Notes
         CHAPTER 11 SAMPLING: DESIGN AND PROCEDURES
         Objectives
         Overview
         Sample or Census
         The Sampling Design Process
         Define the Target Population
         Determirte the Scttnplirtg Frame
         Select a Sampling Tech.nique
         Determine the Sample Size
         Execute the Sampling Process
         A Classification of Sampling Techniques
         Nonprobability Sampling Techniques
         Convenience Sampling
         Judgmental Sampling
         Quota Sampling
         Snowball Sampling
         Probability Sampling Techniques
         Simple Random Sampling (SRS)
         Systematic Sampling
         Stratified Sampling
         Cluster Sampling
         Other Probdbility Sampling Techniques
         Choosing Nonprobability versus Probability Sampling
         Uses of Nonprobability and Probability Sampling
         Intemational Marketing Research
         Ethics in Marketing Research
         Computer Applications
         Summary
         Acronyms
         Exercises
         Questions
         Problems
         Computer Exercises
         Notes
         CHAPTER 12 SAMPLING: FINAL AND INITIAL SAMPLE SIZE DETERMINATION
         Objectives
         Overview
         Definitions and Symbols
         The Sampling Distribution
         Statistical Approach to Determining Sample Size
         The Confidence Interval Approach
         Sample Size Determination: Means
         Sample Size Determmcttion: Proportions
         Multiple Characteristics and Parameters
         Other Probability Sampling Techniques ,
         Adjusting fhe Statistically Determined Sample Size
         Nonresponse Issues in Sampling
         Improving the Response Rates
         Adjusting for Nonresponse
         International Marketing Research
         Ethics in Marketing Research
         Computer Applications
         Summary
         Acronyms
         Exercises
         Questions
         Problems
         Computer Exercises
         Notes
         Appendix 12A
         PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES FOR PART 11 418
         Focus Qroups and Qwalitative Research
         Computer-Assisted Personud Interviewing
         Using a Cash Incentive to Heighten Mail Survey Response
         Dicding Selection Techniques: Random Digit versus Directory
         An Examination of Order Bias (On Self'Administered Questionnaires)
         CASESFORPARTII
         Case 2.1: Unfreezing the Frozen Foods Industry
         Case 2.2: Who Is the Host with the Most?
         Case 2.3: Candy Is Dandy for Hershey
         Case 2.4: Fragrances Are Sweet, but Competition Is Bttter
         Case 2.5: Is Super Bowl Advertising Super Effective?
         Case 2.6: Taste the Arby's Difference
         Case 2.7: Can Independent Carriers Go the Distance?
         PART III:DATACOLLECTION
         CHAPTER13 FIELDWORK
         Objectives
         Overview
         The Nature of Field Work
         Field Work and Data Collection Process 445
         Selecting Field Workers
         Training Field Workers
         Making the Initial Contact
         Asking the Questions
         Probing
         Recording the Answers
         Terminating the Interview
         Supervising Field Workers
         Quality Control and Editing
         Sampling Control
         Control of Cheating
         Central Office Control
         Validating Field Work
         Evaluating Field Workers
         Cost and Time
         Response Rates
         Quality of Interviewing
         Quality of Data
         International Marketing Research
         Ethics in Marketing Research
         Computer Applications
         Summary
         Acronyms
         Exercises
         Questions
         Problems
         Computer Exercises
         Notes
         PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES FOR PART III
         Field Work
         CASESFORPARTffl
         Case 3.1: Qerber Outgrows Its SIogan
         Case 3.2: Revlon's Channels Open the Door to Innovation
         PART IV: DATA PREPARATION AND ANALYSIS
         CHAPTER14 DATAPREPARATION
         Objectives
         Overview
         The Data Preparation Process
         Questionnaire Checking
         Editing
         Treatment of Unsatisfactory Responses 474
         Coding
         Coding Questions
         Codebook
         Coding Questionnaires
         Transcribing
         Data Cleaning
         Consistency Checks
         Treatment of Missing Responses
         Statistically Adjusting the Data
         Weighting
         Variable Respecification
         Scale Transformation
         Selecting a Data Analysis Strategy
         A Classification of Statistical Techmques
         International Marketing Research
         Ethics in Marketing Research
         Computer Applications
         Summary
         Acronyms
         Exercises
         Questions
         Problems
         Computer Exercises
         Notes
         CHAPTER 15 FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION, CROSS.TABULATION, AND HYPOTHESIS TESTING
         Objectives
         Overview
         Frequency Distribution
         Statistics Associated with Frequency Distribution
         Measures of Location
         Measures of VariabiZity
         Measures of Shape
         Introduction to Hypothesis Testing
         A General Procedure for Hypothesis Testing
         Cross Tabulations
         Two Variables
         Three Variables
         Qeneral Comments on CrossTabulation
         Statistics Associated with Cross-Tabulation
         Chi-Square
         Phi Coefficient
         Contingency Coefficient
         Cramer's V
         Lambda Coefficient
         Other Statistics
         Cross-Tabulation in Practice
         Hypothesis Testing Related to Differences
         Parametric Tests
         One Sample
         Two Independent Samples
         Paired Samples
         Nonparametric Tests
         One Sample
         Two Independent Samples
         Pcdred Samples
         Computer Applications
         Summary
         Acronyms
         Exercises
         Questions
         Problems
         Computer Exercises
         Notes
         CHAPTER 16 ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE AND COVARIANCE
         Objectives
         Overview
         Relationship among Techniques
         One-Way Analysis of Variance
         Statistics Associated with One-Way Analysis of Variance
         Conducting One-Way Analysis of Variance
         Identifying the Dependent and Independent Variables
         Decomposing the Total Variation
         Measuring Effects
         Significance Testing
         Interpreting Results
         Illustrative Applications of One-Way Analysis of Variance
         Assumptions in Analysis of Variance
         N-Way Analysis of Variance
         Analysis of Covariance
         Issues in Interpretation
         Interactions
         Relative Importance of Factors
         Multiple Comparisons
         Repeated Measures ANOVA
         Nonmetric Analysis of Variance
         Multivariate Analysis of Variance
         Computer Applications
         Summary
         Acronyms
         Exercises
         Questions
         Problems
         Computer Exercises
         Notes
         CHAPTERl7 CORRELATIONANDREGRESSION
         Objectives
         Overview
         Product Moment Correlation
         Partial Correlation
         Nonmetric Correlation
         Regression Analysis
         Bivariate Regression
         Statistics Associated with Bivariate Regression Analysis
         Conducting Bivariate Regression Analysis
         Scatter Diagram
         Bivariate Regression Model
         Estimation of Parameters
         Standardized Regression Coefficient
         Significance Testing
         Strength and Significance of Association
         Prediction Accuracy
         Assumptions
         Multiple Regression
         Statistics Associated with Multiple Regression
         Conducting Multiple Regression Analysis
         Partiol Regression Coefficients
         Strength of Association
         Significance Testing
         Examination of Residudis
         Stepwise Regression
         Multicollinearity
         Relative Importance of Predictors
         Cross-Validation
         Regression with Dummy Variables
         Analysis of Variance and Covariance with Regression
         Computer Applications
         Summary
         Acronyms
         Exercises
         Questions
         Problems
         Computer Exercises
         Notes
         CHAPTER18 DISCRIMINANTANALYSIS
         Objectives
         Overview
         Basic Concept
         Relationship to Regression and ANOVA
         Discriminant Analysis Model
         Statistics Associated with Discriminant Analysis
         Conducting Discriminant Analysis
         Fonnulation
         Estimation
         Determination of Significance
         Interpretation
         Validation
         Multiple Discriminant Analysis
         Fonnulation
         Estimation
         Determination of Significance
         Interpretation
         Validation
         Stepwise Discriminant Analysis
         Computer Applications
         Summary
         Acronyms
         Exercises
         Questions
         Problems
         Computer Exercises
         Notes
         Appendix 18A: Estimation of Discriminant Function Coefficients
         CHAPTER19 FACTOR ANALYSIS
         Objectives
         Overview
         Basic Concept
         Factor Analysis Model
         Statistics Associated with Factor Analysis
         Conducting Factor Analysis
         Problem Fonnulation
         Construction of the Correlation Matrix
         Method of Factor Analysis
         Number of Factors
         Rotation of Factors
         Interpretation of Factors
         Fuctor Scores
         Selection of Surrogate Variables
         Model Fit
         Applications of Common Factor Analysis
         Computer Applications
         Summary
         Acronyms
         Exercises
         Questions
         Problems
         Computer Exercises
         Notes
         Appendix l9A: Fundamental Equations of Factor Analysis
         CHAPTER 20 CLUSTER ANALYSIS
         Objectives
         Overview
         Basic Concept
         Statistics Associated with Cluster Analysis
         Conducting Cluster Analysis
         Formulating the Problem
         Selecting a Distance or Similarity Measure
         Selecting a Clustering Procedare
         Deciding on the Number of Clusters
         Interpreting and Proflling the Clusters
         Assessing Reliability and Validity
         Applications of Nonhierarchical Clustering
         Clustering Variables
         Computer Applications
         Summary
         Acronyms
         Exercises
         Questions
         Problems
         Computer Exercises
         Notes
         CHAPTER 21 MULTIDIMENSIONAL SCALING AND CONJOINT ANALYSIS
         Objectives
         Overview
         Basic Concepts in Multidimensional Scaling (MDS)
         Statistics and Terms Associated with Multidimensional Scaling
         Conducting Multidimensional Scaling
         Fonnulating the Problem
         Obtaining Input Data
         Selecting an MDS Procedure
         Deciding on the Number of Dimensions
         Labeling the Dimensions and Interpreting the Configuration
         Assessing Relidbility and Validity
         Assumptions and Limitations of MDS
         Scaling Preference Data
         Correspondence Analysis
         Relationship among MDS, Factor Analysis, and Discriminant Analysis
         Basic Concepts in Conjoint Analysis
         Statistics and Terms Associated with Conjoint Analysis
         Conducting Conjoint Analysis
         Formulating the Problem
         Constructing the Stimuli
         Deciding on the Form of Input Data
         Selecting a Conjoint Ancdysis Procedure
         Interpreting the Results
         Assessing Reliability and Validity
         Assumptions and Limitations of Conjoint Analysis
         Hybrid Conjoint Analysis
         Computer Applications
         Summary
         Acronyms
         Exercises
         Questions
         Problems
         Computer Exercises
         Notes
         PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES FOR PART IV
         The Logic of Statistical Significance Tests
         Balancing Confidence and Power for Decision Making
         An Altemative to the Mean
         Interpretation of t Test Results
         CASESFORPARTIV
         Case 4.1; Dangerl Celebrity in Use
         Case 4.2: The Demographic Discovery of the Decade
         Case 4.3: The Magic Wand of PepsiCo
         Case 4.4: Can Qleem Shine in the Toothpaste Market?
         Case 4.5: Matsushita Retargets the U.S.A.
         Case 4.6: Pampers DevelapsaRash, ARash afNew Products 759
         Case 4.7: Chrysler Seeks a New Image
         PART V: COMMUNICATING THE RESEARCH PROJECT
         CHAPTER22 REPORTPREPARATIONANDPRESENTATION
         Objectives
         Overview
         Importance of the Report and Presentation
         The Report Preparation and Presentation Process 768
         Report Preparation
         Report Format
         Report Writing
         Guidelines for Tables
         Quidelines for Graphs
         Oral Presentation
         Reading the Research Report
         Addresses the Problem
         Research Design
         Execution of the Research Procedures
         Numbers and Statistics
         Interpretations and 'Conclusions
         Qeneralizcibility
         Disclosure
         Research Follow-Up
         Assisting the CIient
         Evaluation of the Research Project
         International Marketing Research
         Ethics in Marketing Research
         Computer Applications
         Summary
         Acronyms
         Exercises
         Questions
         Problems
         Computer Exercises
         Notes
         PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES FOR PART V
         Report Preparation and Presentation
         Preparing and Presenting the Marketing Research Report
         CASESFORPARTV
         Case 5.1: New Coke Fiszles Out
         Case 5.2: Money Can't Buy Image, but It Can Help Create It
         PART Vl: INTERNATIONAL AND ETHICAL DIMENSIONS
         CHAPTER23 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING RESEARCH
         Objectives
         Overview
         Marketing Research Goes International
         A Framework for Intemational Marketing Research 804
         The Environment
         Marketing Environment
         Qovemment Environment
         Legal Environment
         Economic Environment
         Structural Environment
         Infbrmational and Technological Environment 807
         Sociocultural Environment
         Survey Methods
         Telephone Interviewing and CATI
         In-Home Personal Interviews
         Mall-Intercept Interviews cnd CAPI
         Mail Interviews
         Mail Panels
         Measurement and Scaling
         Questionnaire Translation
         Ethics in Marketing Research
         Computer Applications
         Summary
         Acronyms
         Exercises
         Questions
         Problems
         Computer Exercises
         Notes
         CHAPTER24 ETHICS IN MARKETING RESEARCH
         Objectives
         Overview
         Importance of Ethics in Marketing Research
         Stakeholders in Marketing Research
         Public
         Respondent
         Client
         Researcher
         Guidelines for Ethical Decision Making
         An Ethical Framework
         Teleology
         Deontology
         Hybrid
         ObJectivism
         Ethics and the Marketing Research Process
         Intemational Marketing Research
         Cultural Differences
         Precedence of Ethicdl Standards
         Political and Research Integrity Concerns
         Computer Applications
         Summary
         Acronyms
         Exercises
         Questions
         Problems
         Computer Exercises
         Notes
         PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES FOR PART VI
         Intematwnal Marketing Research: Challenge ofthe 1990s
         CASESFORPARTVI
         Case 6.1: Wtll KFC Fry the Competition in China?
         Case 6.2: Is Tylenol Strong Enough to Overcome Multiple Headaches
         Case 6.3: Kmart and Its Problems in Eastem Europe
         APPENDIX: STATISTICAL TABLES
         INDEXES
         Subject Index
         Name Index
         Company Index
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