Question 1:

"Decision makers and researchers usually use the ideas generated in secondary data as a very strong foundation to primary data design and collection. However, they should be cautious in using secondary data, because they have some limitations and disadvantages." What are these limitations and disadvantages and what criteria are used to evaluate these secondary data?

Question 2:

"Marketing research ethics refers to taking an ethical and above-board approach to conducting marketing research that does no harm to the participant in the process of conducting the research." Examine this statement and explain how you would ensure that your approach in conducting the research is ethical.

Question 3:

"In a marketing research project the problem definition is the most important step." Describe why this is so.