Why is defining the problem considered the most difficult step of the marketing research process?

A. It avoids situation analysis study in most cases.
B. Failure to correctly define the problem will make all subsequent steps wasted effort.
C. It is the first step of the process.
D. It is easy to confuse problems with symptoms at this stage.
E. It involves qualitative research.


Answer: B

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