Pairwise Feature Trade-Off Preference Survey
Measures consumer feature preferences through forced-choice pairwise comparisons, attribute importance rankings, and purchase intent for portable consumer electronics. Designed for market researchers seeking to identify which product attributes most influence buying decisions.
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Which of the following portable gadgets have you purchased or seriously considered purchasing in the past 12 months? Select all that apply.
<p><strong>Trade-off 1 — Price vs. Battery Life</strong></p><p><strong>Option A:</strong> $29 — 8-hour battery life — 1-year warranty — Standard build</p><p><strong>Option B:</strong> $49 — 20-hour battery life — 1-year warranty — Standard build</p>
Rank the following product attributes from most important to least important when choosing a portable gadget.
To what extent do you agree or disagree: I prioritize long-term reliability over getting the lowest price.
Based on the trade-offs you evaluated, is there anything else you'd like to share about how you make product decisions?
What is your age group?
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In this survey, you will compare pairs of portable gadget options and select the one you would most likely buy today. If neither stands out, you may choose 'No preference.' Imagine you are shopping for an everyday portable gadget such as wireless headphones or a power bank. Each option differs on specific attributes like price, battery life, or warranty.
Trade-off 1: Which option would you choose today?
How likely are you to purchase a portable gadget like this in the next 3 months?
To what extent do you agree or disagree: I am willing to pay more for products with strong environmental credentials.
We'd like to understand your decision-making process a bit more. An AI moderator will ask a couple of follow-up questions about the trade-offs you evaluated.
Which gender do you identify with?
<p><strong>Trade-off 2 — Brand Reputation vs. Eco Rating</strong></p><p><strong>Option A:</strong> Well-known brand — Standard eco rating — $39 — 12-hour battery</p><p><strong>Option B:</strong> Lesser-known brand — Top eco rating — $39 — 12-hour battery</p>
If you are unlikely to purchase soon, what is the primary reason?
To what extent do you agree or disagree: Brand reputation is more important to me than product specifications.
In which country or region do you currently reside?
Trade-off 2: Which option would you choose today?
What is the most you would be willing to pay for the portable gadget option you most preferred?
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
<p><strong>Trade-off 3 — Durability vs. Feature Set</strong></p><p><strong>Option A:</strong> Rugged, water-resistant build — Basic feature set — $39 — 12-hour battery</p><p><strong>Option B:</strong> Standard build — Advanced features (noise cancelling, app integration) — $39 — 12-hour battery</p>
What is your current employment status?
Trade-off 3: Which option would you choose today?
<p><strong>Trade-off 4 — Warranty Length vs. Price</strong></p><p><strong>Option A:</strong> 2-year warranty — $45 — 12-hour battery — Standard build</p><p><strong>Option B:</strong> 6-month warranty — $30 — 12-hour battery — Standard build</p>
Trade-off 4: Which option would you choose today?
If any of the trade-off choices above felt difficult, what was the main reason?
What’s included
AI follow-ups
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Attention checks
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