Simulated Test Markets (STMs) Are Often Run in Shopping Malls

question 73

Multiple Choice

Simulated test markets (STMs) are often run in shopping malls, where consumers are asked to identify

• A)how much a person is willing to pay for an unfamiliar item.
• B)the most frequently asked questions in order to tailor future advertising campaigns.
• C)how often they are likely to shop in that particular location.
• D)identify differences between what the consumer says and what they actually do.
• E)identify who uses the product class being tested.

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