What information does conjoint analysis deliver? - correct answer o Importance of
Attributes
o Preference levels
How do we interpret the results for attribute importance? - correct answer o More
points = More importance
o Share 100 points
How do we interpret the results for preferences of different levels? - correct answer
o 0 = Average
o Positive # = Above Average
o Negative # = Below Average
What is more advanced analysis for conjoint analysis? - correct answer o
Segmentation of data
o Market simulation of the data
Be able to explain market simulations to a 5th grader. - correct answer o Brings data
to life: What if we did this, what would happen?
o Need conjoint analysis data to do
o Bring all customers in the room, would you buy if...
How does Market Simulations settle boardroom debates? - correct answer o Shows
which new idea is the best outcome
What do I mean by what-if analysis? - correct answer o What if we did this... What
would happen?
o Shows good, better best
, What are important outcomes used in a market simulation? - correct answer o
Market Share
o Cost
o Profit
o Revenue
What are advantages of using a market simulation? - correct answer o Learn from
mistakes before you actually make them
Mathematically, how do market simulations work? Are simulations built on averages or choices? Are
they built on attribute importance or preference levels? - correct answer o
Simulations are not built on averages
o Built on individual choices
o Based off of preference scores
o (Light beer) 1.2 + ($7) 2 = 3.2 vs. (Amber beer) 5.5 + ($13) 1 = 6.5
What are typical applications of a market simulation? - correct answer o Price
sensitivity ( what if we lowered the price by $2)
o New Features ( What if we added a complimentary glass)
o Competitive Moves (what if our competitor lowered prices by $2)
o Brand New Product (What if we created a new dark beer and sold it for $7)
What are the assumptions of a market simulation? - correct answer 1. All attributes
that affect buyer choices in the real world are accounted for
2. Each product has equal availability
3. Respondants are aware of all products
4. Products reach long range equilibriums
5. Equal effectiveness of sales force and advertising
6. No Out of Stock conditions