Why is the reliability of market-research data important?
Reliable data means every respondent gives the same answer even when the market contains different segments
Unreliable data may lead the business to make a poor decision
Reliable data guarantees that competitors cannot react
Unreliable data is always more detailed than reliable data
36 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Business 1.2 Spotting a business opportunity, covering 1.2.1a What customer needs are, 1.2.1b Importance of understanding customers, 1.2.2a The purpose of market research, 1.2.2b Methods of market research, 1.2.2c The use of data in market research, 1.2.3a Identifying market segments, 1.2.3b Market mapping, 1.2.4a Strengths and weaknesses of competitors, and 1.2.4b Impact of competition on decision making. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.