Target Used ________ to Identify Product Purchases to Help Them

question 229

Multiple Choice

Target used ________ to identify product purchases to help them identify a woman's likelihood of being pregnant as well as her child's expected due date and even the gender of the child.

• A) trend hunting
• B) heuristic data
• C) predictive modeling
• D) descriptive research
• E) visual analytics

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Definitions:

Cross-Sectional

A type of observational study design where data is collected from a population, or a representative subset, at one specific point in time.

Personality Development

The pattern of change in personality traits and behaviors over the lifespan, shaped by genetic, environmental, and experiential factors.

Social Factors

Elements within society, such as family, education, and cultural norms, that influence an individual's behavior and viewpoints.

Environmental Factors

Components external to the individual that can influence their behavior, development, and well-being, including physical, social, and cultural aspects.