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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Ad Tracking

Ad tracking measures the effectiveness of advertising campaigns by analyzing consumer…

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ANOVA (Analysis of Variance…

ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) helps researchers compare three or more groups to find…

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Attribute Testing

Attribute testing identifies key product features that drive consumer preferences,…

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Benchmarking

Benchmarking compares performance against industry standards to identify strengths, gaps…

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Bias (Survey Bias)

Survey bias skews data, leading to misleading insights. Identifying and minimizing bias…

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Brand Equity Analysis

Brand equity analysis evaluates the value a brand adds to products through consumer…

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Chi-Square Test

The chi-square test analyzes categorical data to determine if variables are related,…

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Cluster Analysis

Cluster analysis groups data based on similarities, uncovering hidden patterns for market…

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Customer Journey Mapping…

Customer journey mapping visualizes the steps customers take with a brand, helping…

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Data Cleaning

Data cleaning ensures accurate, consistent data by removing errors and inconsistencies,…

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Data Triangulation

Data triangulation uses multiple data sources, methods, or researchers to validate…

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Decision Tree

Decision trees are intuitive models for classification and regression, helping businesses…

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Ethnographic Research

Ethnographic research studies people in their natural environment to uncover real…

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Experimental Design (X)

Experimental design involves planning and conducting experiments to test hypotheses,…

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Experimentation

Experimentation manipulates variables to understand cause-and-effect relationships,…