A Manager in a Grocery Store Decides to Place Packages

question 5

Essay

A manager in a grocery store decides to place packages of pound cake in two different locations in the store. One display of the cake also includes other bakery items. The second display of the cake is in the vegetable section of the store, placed next to the shelf full of boxes of fresh strawberries. The grocery store manager wants to learn which of the two locations will most encourage customers to buy the cake. What format of research is the store manager conducting? Explain your answer.

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Definitions:

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