Managing Uncertainty in Marketing Analytics

  • 4.3
Approx. 11 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course explores how to make marketing decisions in the face of uncertainty through the use of statistical models and other analytical tools.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn how to apply statistical models to marketing decision-making
  • Explore the role of uncertainty in marketing decisions
  • Understand how to use analytical tools to make informed marketing decisions

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

    • USA: $61,000
    • India: ₹5,00,000
    • Spain: €30,000
    • USA: $61,000
    • India: ₹5,00,000
    • Spain: €30,000

    • USA: $56,000
    • India: ₹4,50,000
    • Spain: €28,000
    • USA: $61,000
    • India: ₹5,00,000
    • Spain: €30,000

    • USA: $56,000
    • India: ₹4,50,000
    • Spain: €28,000

    • USA: $97,000
    • India: ₹12,00,000
    • Spain: €50,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Apply statistical models to marketing decision-making
  • Make informed marketing decisions in the face of uncertainty
  • Use analytical tools to evaluate marketing strategies

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of statistics
  • Familiarity with marketing concepts

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Video lectures

Similar Courses

  • Marketing Analytics
  • Marketing Strategy

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Notable People in This Field

  • Neil Patel
  • Avi Goldfarb

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Description

Marketers must make the best decisions based on the information presented to them. Rarely will they have all the information necessary to predict what consumers will do with complete certainty. By incorporating uncertainty into the decisions that they make, they can anticipate a wide range of possible outcomes and recognize the extent of uncertainty on the decisions that they make. In Incorporating Uncertainty into Marketing Decisions, learners will become familiar with different methods to recognize sources of uncertainty that may affect the marketing decisions they ultimately make. We eschew specialized software and provide learners with the foundational knowledge they need to develop sophisticated marketing models in a basic spreadsheet environment. Topics include the development and application of Monte Carlo simulations, and the use of probability distributions to characterize uncertainty.

Outline

  • Randomness and Probability
  • Randomness & Probability: An Introduction
  • Applications of Randomness & Probability
  • Assessing the Value of Information
  • How Customer Analytics is Speeding the Cure for Parkinson's
  • Data Driven Donor Management
  • Module 1
  • Conducting Monte Carlo Simulations in Excel
  • Randomness & Probability Excel Demonstration
  • Inventory Exercise for Excel Demonstration
  • Explained: Monte Carlo Simulation
  • How Our 2016 MLB Predictions Work
  • The Advantages of Monte Carlo Simulations
  • Using Probability Distributions to Model Uncertainty
  • A General Decision Making Framework
  • Properties of Random Variables
  • Steps in Using Probability Functions
  • Normal Distribution & Other Probability Models
  • Warnings in Modeling Uncertainty
  • Employee Yield Worksheet
  • Module 3
  • Application: Designing Extended Service Warranty Plans
  • Product Protection Plans
  • Company Constraints & Decisions
  • Questions to Investigate
  • Extended Service Warranty Excel Exercise
  • Should You Get An Extended Warranty?
  • Don't Buy Extended Warranties
  • Designing Extended Warranty Plans - Instructions & Excel Spreadsheet
  • Poisson Distribution Excel Sheet

Summary of User Reviews

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course provides a clear understanding of how to make marketing decisions based on uncertainty.

Pros from User Reviews

  • The course material is well-organized and easy to follow.
  • The instructor is knowledgeable and engaging.
  • The course provides real-world examples that are relevant to marketing professionals.
  • The course is self-paced, allowing flexibility in completing the material.
  • The quizzes and assignments provide good practice and reinforcement of the concepts.

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course to be too basic and not challenging enough.
  • The course may not be suitable for those without prior marketing knowledge.
  • Some users felt that the course material could be more engaging.
  • The course may not be relevant to all industries.
  • The course could benefit from more interactive elements.
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David Schweidel
Emory University
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