Q6 (i) Saoirse runs Snug Socks, a new online sock brand. She wants to find out which designs teenagers like before she launches through field research.
Explain what is meant by field (primary) research.
Q6 (ii) Recommend one method of field (primary) research Snug Socks could use, and give one reason for your choice.
Method: Reason:
Q7 Match each method of field (primary) research to its description. Write the correct letter (A to D) in the box.
Method 1. Survey
2. Focus Group 3. Observation 4. Interview Description A. Watching how customers behave in a shop or online.
B. A one-on-one conversation to get detailed answers from a customer.
C. Asking customers a set of questions in person, on paper or online.
D. Bringing a small group of customers together to discuss a product and share their opinions.
1 2 3 4
Q8 Outline one advantage and one disadvantage to a business of using field (primary) research.
Advantage:
Disadvantage:
Desk (Secondary) Research
Q9 Fields Fresh, a new Irish food brand, decides to use desk (secondary) research. Explain what is meant by desk (secondary) research.