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

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Multiple Choice

Simulated test markets (STMs) are often run in shopping malls where consumers are

• A)asked how much a person is willing to pay for an unfamiliar item.
• B)asked whether they saw the firm's advertising campaign.
• C)questioned about how often they are likely to shop in that particular location.
• D)asked to identify differences between the consumer's behavioral intention and actual behavior regarding a firm's new product.
• E)questioned to identify product users and their likely consumption and media patterns.

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Sales Data

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