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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Exploratory Research

Exploratory research uncovers insights, defines problems, and informs future studies…

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Factor Analysis

Factor analysis simplifies data by identifying hidden relationships between variables,…

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Field Research

Field research gathers real-world data through observation and interaction, offering…

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Focus Groups

Focus groups gather qualitative insights through moderated discussions, revealing…

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Gap Analysis

Gap analysis compares current performance to goals to identify improvement areas. It…

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Geotargeting

Geotargeting tailors marketing messages based on location data, boosting relevance,…

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Granular Data

Granular data provides highly detailed insights, improving accuracy, personalization, and…

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Heat Mapping

Heat maps visualize data intensity using color gradients, helping businesses analyze user…

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Hierarchical Clustering

Hierarchical clustering groups data based on similarity, forming a nested structure for…

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Hypothesis Testing

Hypothesis testing evaluates assumptions using data to accept or reject a null hypothesis…

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Inferential Statistics

Inferential statistics help draw conclusions about a population from a sample using…

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Insights-to-Action…

Transform research into action with the Insights-to-Action Framework—an approach that…

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Intercept Surveys

Intercept surveys collect real-time feedback in public spaces, providing quick, cost-…

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Journey Analytics

Journey analytics tracks and optimizes customer interactions across touchpoints,…

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Judgment Sampling

Judgment sampling is a non-probability technique where researchers select participants…