In 2004,a Soft Drink Company Trying to Find Ways to Boost

question 10

Multiple Choice

In 2004,a soft drink company trying to find ways to boost sales over their competitors compiled these data about consumers: age,weekly consumption,diet vs.regular preference,cola vs non-cola preference,and geographical location.

• A)Who: Soft drink companies;Cases: Each company is a case;What: Age,weekly consumption,diet vs.regular preference,cola vs.non-cola preference,and geographical location;When: June,2004;Where: United States;Why: To find ways to boost sales.
• B)Who: Consumers;Cases: Each consumer is a case;What: Age,weekly consumption,diet vs.regular preference,cola vs.non-cola preference,and geographical location;When: 2004;Where: Not specified;Why: To find ways to boost sales.
• C)Who: Consumers;Cases: Each consumer is a case;What: Age;When: 2004;Where: Not specified;Why: To find ways to boost sales.
• D)Who: Consumers;Cases: Each consumer is a case;What: Age,weekly consumption,and geographical location;When: 2004;Where: Not specified;Why: To develop new products.
• E)Who: Soft drink companies;Cases: Each company is a case;What: Age,weekly consumption,diet vs.regular preference,cola vs.non-cola preference,and geographical location;When: 2004;Where: Not specified;Why: To find ways to boost sales.

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