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Introducing Differential Evolution To Product Assortment Planning: Optimizing Variety And Service

Despite the longstanding recognition of the importance of product assortment planning (PAP), existing literature has failed to provide satisfactory solutions to a great deal of problems that reside Read More »

Date: 06/03/2014
Author: Charalampos Saridakis, Stelios Tsafarakis, George Baltas
Contributor: eb™ Research Team
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Multidimensional Scaling Of Visual Design: An Objective Approach Of Determining Similarities

Multidimensional scaling (MDS) is a popular technique for the purpose of positioning a product/brand in the competitive space. While MDS has the advantage of transforming complex data into a Read More »

Date: 06/03/2014
Author: Jan Landwehr, Daniel Wentzel
Contributor: eb™ Research Team
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A Finite Mixture Multinomial Probit Model For Choice Based Conjoint Analysis: A Simulation Study

In the context of conjoint choice models the use of finite mixture models to estimate and analyze segment-specific consumer preferences is well-established. However, finite mixture models usually do Read More »

Date: 06/03/2014
Author: Friederike Paetz, Winfried J Steiner
Contributor: eb™ Research Team
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Improving Agent-Based Models Of Diffusion Effects

We argue that agent-based modeling, as currently practiced, suffers from two deficiencies. first, the assumptions are often unverified and, second, these assumptions may be insufficient. Deficiencies Read More »

Date: 06/03/2014
Author: Robert East, Mark Uncles, Jenni Romaniuk
Contributor: eb™ Research Team
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Collecting Data Via Smartphones - Exploring Ways How To Reach Respondents

The advent and increasing popularity of smartphones open up new approaches to study people and collect primary data. While market researchers are working to develop appropriate methods for collecting Read More »

Date: 06/03/2014
Author: Marie Schulte
Contributor: eb™ Research Team
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