BASIC MARKETING 19th Edition by William Perreault ,Joseph Cannon ,Jerome McCarthy

Exercise 12

Explain how you might use different types of research (focus groups, observation, survey, and experiment) to forecast market reaction to a new kind of disposable baby diaper, which is to receive no promotion other than what the retailer will give it. Further, assume that the new diaper's name will not be associated with other known products. The product will be offered at competitive prices.