Preference-rank translation — is a mathematical technique used by marketers to convert stated preferences into purchase probabilities, that is, into an estimate of actual buying behaviour. It takes survey data on consumers’ preferences and converts it into actual purchase… … Wikipedia
Product forecasting — is the science of predicting the degree of success a new product will enjoy in the marketplace. To do this, the forecasting model must take into account such things as product awareness, distribution, price, fulfilling unmeet needs and… … Wikipedia
Preference regression (in marketing) — Preference regression is a statistical technique used by marketers to determine consumers’ preferred core benefits. It usually supplements product positioning techniques like multi dimensional scaling or factor analysis and is used to create… … Wikipedia
Preference elicitation — refers to the problem of developing a decision support system capable of generating recommendations to a user, thus assisting him in decision making. It is important for such a system to model user s preferences accurately, find hidden… … Wikipedia
Time preference — In economics, time preference (or discounting ) pertains to how large a premium a consumer will place on enjoyment nearer in time over more remote enjoyment.There is no absolute distinction that separates high and low time preference, only… … Wikipedia
Personal Preference — was a board game published by Broderbund Games in 1987. The game was invented by Professor Donal Carlston, and was also manufactured and sold by Playtoy Industries in Canada and Parker Brothers International in Britain. [Donal Carlston, May 2008] … Wikipedia
Choice modelling — attempts to model the decision process of an individual or segment in a particular context. Choice modelling may also be used to estimate non market environmental benefits and costs[1]. Well specified choice models are sometimes able to predict… … Wikipedia
Choice Modelling — attempts to model the decision process of an individual or segment in a particular context. Choice modelling may also be used to estimate non market environmental benefits and costs [Jeff Bennet University of Queensland… … Wikipedia
Life Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Zoology In 2008 several zoological studies provided new insights into how species life history traits (such as the timing of reproduction or the length of life of adult individuals) are derived in part as responses to… … Universalium
arts, East Asian — Introduction music and visual and performing arts of China, Korea, and Japan. The literatures of these countries are covered in the articles Chinese literature, Korean literature, and Japanese literature. Some studies of East Asia… … Universalium
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