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Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies

3.2.1Methods of market research

Methods of market research in Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 3.2.1.1Explain why businesses use market research and the concept of sampling.
  2. 3.2.1.2Evaluate primary and secondary research methods and the factors affecting the accuracy of research data.
  3. 3.2.1.3Analyse simple market research data.

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  • Market research: methods, sampling and using the results

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Methods of market research: sample question

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Which is the main advantage of secondary research compared with primary research?

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