Individual Assignment #3 – Due November 29th, 2018
Part 1: Conjoint Analysis
Complete a conjoint analysis for a winter jacket, following the “Understanding Conjoint” guide uploaded to Quercus. You can complete the rankings yourself or (for fun and education) have someone else do it.
Variable | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Warmth | Comfortable down to
-10°C |
Comfortable down to
-30°C |
Comfortable down to
-60°C |
Price | $600 | $400 | $200 |
Appearance | Not at all stylish | Stylish |
Complete the necessary tables for the conjoint analysis. Report the utility for each level of each variable. (7 pts)
How (if at all) would the rankings in your table change for someone who needed to use the coat for outdoor labour in Northern Ontario this winter? Why? (3 pts)
Part 2: Psychology of Pricing
Describe an example of psychology of pricing that you have seen in the real world. How could this phenomenon be used to help consumers? How could it be used to help firms? (4 pts)
Spelling / grammar / style (1 pt)