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There are many types of customers and potential customers in the market for products and services. Demographic data is the statistical information regarding a population. Examples of demographic data include age, gender, married/not married, children/no children, educational level completed, and income level to name a few. Psychographic data is the information about a customer’s interests, values, and personality traits. Examples of psychographic data categories are values, leisure activities, attitudes, and interests.
Watch this video to learn more about demographics and psychographics:
Difference Between Demographics and Psychographics/Marketing
Using what you have learned, use the following questions to guide your writing:
- Explain the purpose of demographics in marketing research.
- Describe examples of demographics and their impact on determining the customer group for a brand.
- What are psychographics and their purpose? Provide examples to illustrate your points.
- Is it necessary to determine both demographics and psychographics to determine the target group of customers? Why or why not?
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Expectation | Points Possible | Points Earned | Comments |
Assignment-Specific: Student has demonstrated an understanding of the purpose of demographics in marketing research. | 30 | ||
Assignment-Specific: Student has demonstrated an understanding of the impact of demographics on determining customer groups for brands. | 30 | ||
Assignment-Specific: Student has demonstrated an understanding of the purpose of psychographics in marketing research. | 30 | ||
Assignment-Specific: Student has provided evidence to demonstrate an understanding of the need for both psychographics and demographics use in determining the target market. | 25 | ||
Professional Language: Assignment contains accurate grammar, spelling, and punctuation with few or no errors. | 10 | ||
Total Points | 125 | ||
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