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Perceptual and Preference Mapping

Perceptual and preference mapping is a family of multivariate techniques that simultaneously positions competing objects—brands, products, or stimuli—and respondent preferences within a common low-dimensional space. Introduced systematically by Hauser and Koppelman (1979), the approach lets researchers visualize how consumers perceive attribute-level similarities among objects and which attributes drive individual or segment-level choice. It is widely used in market research, sensory science, and strategic positioning analysis.

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Hauser, J. R., & Koppelman, F. S. (1979). Alternative perceptual mapping techniques: Relative accuracy and usefulness. Journal of Marketing Research, 16(4), 495–506. · DOI 10.1177/002224377901600406

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