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Learn how to use Bayesian decision analysis to determine if investing in marketing research is worthwhile. Explore decision tree payoff tables and revise prior probabilities to make optimal choices. Understand the impact of test market results and research information on decision-making.
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Use of Bayesian Decision Analysis to Assess if Conducting Marketing Researchis Worthwhile Dr. Michael R. Hyman
Payoff Table for Pricing Decision Prior probabilities Example #1 Optimal choice without additional research information Table contains alternatives, states of nature, and consequences
Conditional Probability of Getting Each Test Market Result Given Each State of NatureRead by Row (Zk) within Column (Sj)
Revision of Prior Probabilities in Light of Possible Test Market Results Sj = State of Nature; Zk = Level of Success in Test Notice difference in revised (post-research) distribution of demand probabilities Σ=1.0
Optimal choice if test market result is Z1 Optimal choice if test market result is Z2 Optimal choice if test market result is Z3
Revision of Prior Probabilities in Light of Research Information that Surveys Unlimited Might Provide