Carlos Was Given the Task of Conducting a Research Project

question 23

Multiple Choice

Carlos was given the task of conducting a research project for his firm and proceeds with the following steps: He asks questions to determine the research topic, conducts a telephone survey, writes a report describing the survey results, and gives that report to his boss. Which step of the marketing research process has Carlos omitted?

• A) Collecting data
• B) Defining and locating problems
• C) Interpreting research
• D) Designing the research project
• E) Reporting research findings

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