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Market research is the process of gathering and analyzing
information to help businesses identify consumer needs and wants to
form proper advertising and marketing decisions. It is also often
referred to as "consumer research" as it asks questions about the
business environment including competitors, economic trends and market
structure.
Market research is conducted using sample surveys, opinion polling,
focus groups and by using other techniques to measure and study
consumer markets. These can be conducted online, by telephone, mail,
and in person.
Companies including advertising agencies, and specialized market
research organizations provide market research services. Oftentimes
large businesses and government agencies conduct their own market
research.
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