Full definition
The systematic study of customers, competitors and markets to support decisions. The meaning should be applied in context, with evidence and limitations made clear whenever the term supports research or measurement.
Why it matters
Market Research helps researchers and decision-makers use consistent language when interpreting community conversations and their market implications.
Example
A Community Intelligence analysis may use market research to explain a repeated pattern in how people discover, evaluate or recommend a brand.
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