The Consumer Research Glossary

Unlock the world of consumer research with SightX! Our comprehensive glossary breaks down key terms and concepts—empowering you to navigate insights with ease. Explore industry-defining terminology from the authoritative consumer research platform.

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KPI (Key Performance…

KPIs are measurable values that track performance against business goals, guiding…

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Laddering Technique

Laddering is a research method that uncovers the deeper motivations behind consumer…

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Latent Class Analysis (LCA…

Latent Class Analysis uncovers hidden consumer segments, enabling precise targeting,…

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Likert Scale

A Likert scale measures agreement levels in surveys, offering valuable insights into…

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Logistic Regression

Logistic regression predicts binary outcomes, helping businesses optimize marketing,…

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Longitudinal Study

A longitudinal study tracks individuals or groups over time, offering insights into…

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Margin of Error

Margin of error measures the uncertainty in survey results, helping businesses interpret…

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Market Segmentation

Market segmentation divides a large market into smaller groups based on shared traits,…

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MaxDiff Analysis (Maximum…

MaxDiff Analysis helps businesses prioritize features, messages, and pricing by ranking…

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Mean Absolute Deviation (…

Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD) measures data variability by calculating the average…

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Multivariate Analysis

Multivariate analysis examines multiple variables to identify relationships and trends,…

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Net Promoter Score (NPS)…

Net Promoter Score (NPS) measures customer loyalty by asking how likely customers are to…

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Nominal Data

Nominal data categorizes information into distinct, unordered groups, aiding in market…

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Non-Probability Sampling…

Non-probability sampling selects participants non-randomly, offering quick, cost-…

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Non-Response Bias

Non-response bias skews research when non-participants differ from respondents, leading…