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Doing the Research
Section 6.1: Research in Your Personal Life
Taking Charge: Chapter 6
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Consumer ResearchA wise consumer will do research before a
purchaseEnormous amounts of up-to-date
information are availableInternetPrint adsConsumer reviews
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Organization Having an organized system will help you
stay focused and keep you from feeling overwhelmed when making a major purchase
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Manageable Pieces Make a spreadsheet
BrandsPriceStores
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Concentric Circle MethodBegin with manufacturer’s Web siteWiden the circle to product reviews on the
brand you likedAsk your questions to someone who has
purchased the product
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AnalyzingNarrow down your favorite choices by:
Analyzing your informationChecking pricesRebatesUpgrades
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Analyzing (cont.)Remember:
UpgradesRebatesPrice comparisons
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Beyond BuyingResearch can help in other areas:
Law-related questionsMedical questionsCost of living, crime rates and quality of life
in various citiesInvestment advice
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Further ReflectionHave you purchased items that were
considered big expenditures? Did you conduct thorough research?
Do you possess a skill set for researching? How can you improve that set?
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Additional Resources
Links to Research Sites http://library.pba.edu/Research_Websites.htm
More Online Research Resources http://www.sunysb.edu/library/eresources/www.html
Determining Validity of Web Sites http://www.vts.intute.ac.uk/detective/
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