Which of the Following Statements Is True of Online Sources

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of online sources for information search?

• A) ​Consumers' Internet search patterns are the same for all types of product.
• B) When researching experience, consumers spend less time on web pages.
• C) Search activity through online sources is decreasing because they are difficult to use.
• D) When researching search goods, consumers tend to dig into the details and spend some time on each web page.
• E) Consumers use online sources as part of external information search.

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