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Glossary

Research and strategy terms, explained in plain language so you can ask better questions and weigh your options.

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B

Behavioral segmentation
Grouping customers by what they do, such as how they choose, buy or use a product or service.

C

Customer interview
A conversation designed to understand a customer’s experiences, needs and decisions.
Customer research
Gathering and analyzing information about customers to understand their needs, behavior and experiences.

M

Market segmentation
Dividing a market into groups with shared needs or characteristics, so you can decide whom to serve and how.
Market share
A business’s portion of total sales in a defined market and period, measured by revenue or units sold.
Market sizing
Estimating the number of potential buyers or the sales value of a defined market over a stated period.

P

Positioning
Defining how you want a particular audience to understand your offer compared with the alternatives.

Q

Qualitative research
Research that explores experiences, motivations and meaning through material such as interviews and observations.
Quantitative research
Research that uses numerical data and statistical analysis to measure patterns, differences or relationships.

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Value proposition
A clear statement of the value an offer provides to a particular customer and why they would choose it.