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Secondary Research. Secondary Research (defined). Research information that is used for a purpose other than that for which it was originally intended Secondary research can precede problem identification (discovery) or follow it (investigation)*
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Secondary Research (defined) • Research information that is used for a purpose other than that for which it was originally intended • Secondary research can precede problem identification (discovery) or follow it (investigation)* • Secondary information can come from primary or secondary sources • Originating source vs. “pass-along” source
Uses of Secondary Research • An answer to informational needs • either as originally presented • Or in a “recalibrated” form appropriate for the user’s immediate concern • Providing insights prior to primary research • Improve questionnaire design
Advantages of Secondary Research • More efficient use of resources • Convenient means of conducting research quickly • Preferable when decisions rely on historical data
Limitations of Secondary Research • Availability/accessibility • Relevance • Accuracy • Sufficiency
The Utility of Secondary Research Secondary research is a necessary tool for helping gain a foundation on • Product • People • Climate …that influence the situation.
Sources of Secondary Information • Internal sources • Client information (proprietary) • Agency research (proprietary) • External sources • Books • Periodicals • Newspapers • Trade/Nonprofit association • Government Agencies • Private business
Primary & Secondary Sources for Secondary Research • Target Audience Characteristics • American Demographics • Lifestyle Market Analyst • Simmons Market Research Bureau (SMRB) • Mediamark Research Inc. (MRI) • Consumer Trends • US Census Report • American Demographics • CQ Researcher
Primary & Secondary Sources for Secondary Research • Consumer Expenditures • Information Resource Inc. (IRI) • SAMI/Burke • Consumer Attitudes • Yankelovich Monitor • Roper Reports • Gallup Poll Monthly • Public Opinion Quarterly
Primary & Secondary Sources for Secondary Research • Advertising Expenditures • Leading National Advertisers (LNA) • Advertising Age • Adweek/Mediaweek • Media Costs/Audience Measurement • Standard Rate & Data Service • Neilsen/Arbitron/RADAR