Fractional factorial experimental designs typically yield favorable cost-benefit relationships when compared to the various classical designs. The essential aspects of the fractional factorial design are outlined, and its use in the study of a marketing problem is illustrated. The types of research situations where the design is potentially useful are identified.
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