The Greatest Danger in Using a Lengthy Time Period for a Test

question 103

Multiple Choice

The greatest danger in using a lengthy time period for a test market is:

• A)the cost of the test market.
• B)that the competition will have time to study the test market and react.
• C)the possibility of more interference from external factors.
• D)changes in the economy.

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