Market research		could also be geographical; for example postcodes have become a well-used means of selecting a sample.
Micro forecasting		It is possible to buy intelligence information from
Convenience Sampling		In some circumstances, businesses often need to undertake specific studies to support their marketing strategy
Cluster Sampling		This is often the case in smaller businesses. Here, marketing staff do the research themselves. Sample sizes tend to be small
Outside suppliers		covers the method of selection, the sample structure and plans for analyzing and interpreting the results.
Marketin intelligence		can also be used to measure customer attitudes, satisfaction, commitment and a range of other useful market data that can tracked over time.
Qualitative research		They collect data at one point in time from one sample of respondents.
Focus group		are formed by recruiting large numbers of households who provide information on their buying over time
Sample design		interview the same sample of people, repeatedly
Market Demand		Uses those who are willing to volunteer
Qualitative research		is about investigating the features of a market through in-depth research that explores the background and context for decision making.
Quantitative research		To undertake marketing effectively, businesses need
Personally		is a more conservative estimate of the expected volume of sales.
Depth interviewing		For any sample design deciding upon the appropriate_____ ______ will depend on several key factors
Continuous studies		are the mainstay of consumer research
Consumer panels		can also include techniques such as usability testing, brainstorming sessions and "vox pop" surveys.
Information		Units in the population can often be found in certain geographic groups
Internal company information		is concerned with forecasting markets in total.
Sales budget		E.g. sales, orders, customer profiles, stocks, customer service reports etc
Quantitative research		Here an interviewer spends time in a one-on-one interview finding out about the customer's particular circumstances and their individual opinions
Macro forecasting		is about measuring a market and quantifying that measurement with data.
Group discussions		is the company’s share of market demand.
Ad-oc		This can be information gathered from many sources, including suppliers, customers, and distributors.
Sample size		This is about determining a product’s market share in a particular industry and considering what will happen to that market share in the future.
Sampling frame		is the total volume that would be bought by a defined customer group, in a defined geographical area,
Company demand		are rare in business markets, unless the customers are small businesses.