Billy Neighbors Decides to Use a Qualitative Research Technique Called

question 22

Multiple Choice

Billy Neighbors decides to use a qualitative research technique called "laddering." Which of the following would best describe how laddering could be used by Billy's Pork processing company?

• A) Determining values important to consumers (i.e., good health); the routes consumers take to achieve those values (i.e., exercise, eating good foods, rest); and which specific product attributes (eat white meats) are used as a means of achieving the end desired value (good health).
• B) Determining product attributes important to consumers (i.e., white meats); the routes consumers take to achieve those attributes (i.e., shopping, reading ads, coupons); and which specific product attributes (pork) are used as a means of achieving the end desired value.
• C) Determining bottom rung values important to consumers (i.e., food, shelter, clothing); the routes consumers take to advance to higher rungs (i.e., education, job search, skill training); and which specific product attributes (white meats) are used as a means of achieving the highest rung (high self-esteem).
• D) Determining the step-by-step approach to determining the best method to advertise the product (pork) as a healthy, nutritious food (white meat).
• E) None of the above; there is no such qualitative technique.

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