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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Just-in-Time Research

Just-in-time research delivers rapid, actionable insights for agile decision-making,…

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Kano Model

The Kano Model helps businesses prioritize product features by classifying them as…

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Key Driver Analysis

Key Driver Analysis identifies factors that most impact outcomes like satisfaction or…

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KPI (Key Performance…

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

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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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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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Nominal Data

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

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Non-Response Bias

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

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Normalization (Data)

Normalization adjusts data to a common scale, improving analysis accuracy by ensuring…

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Omnibus Survey

Omnibus surveys collect data on multiple topics from different clients in a shared survey…

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Open-Ended Questions

Open-ended questions reveal deep consumer insights by allowing free-form responses. Learn…