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Category Entry Points & Brand Choice Survey

Measures when and why shoppers enter a product category, the decision drivers behind brand selection, and the path to purchase—providing actionable insights for brand positioning, retail activation, and category growth strategy.

Sample questions

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25 questions · ~4 min
Q01
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Welcome to this research survey about your shopping experiences with [CATEGORY] products. This survey takes approximately 6–8 minutes to complete. Your participation is entirely voluntary, and you may stop at any time. There are no right or wrong answers—we are simply interested in your honest opinions and experiences. Your responses are confidential and will be reported only in aggregate. No individual responses will be shared. By continuing, you agree to participate in this study.

Q02
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<p>The following questions are about <strong>[CATEGORY]</strong> products. Please keep this category in mind as you answer.</p>

Q03
Multiple Choice

In the past 30 days, have you personally purchased or used any [CATEGORY] products?

Q04
Multiple Choice

What are the main reasons you have not purchased or used [CATEGORY] products recently? Select all that apply.

Q05
Multiple Choice

Who typically decides which brand to buy for [CATEGORY] products in your household?

Q06
AI Interview

We'd like to explore your thoughts on how you decide when to buy [CATEGORY] products and what drives your brand choices. Please share openly—there are no right or wrong answers.

Q07
Multiple Choice

Where did you most recently purchase [CATEGORY] products?

Q08
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Based on your responses in this survey, please share any additional thoughts or feelings about when you buy [CATEGORY] products or how you choose a brand.

Q09
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What is your age?

Q10
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Thank you for completing this survey. Your responses will help us better understand shopping decisions and brand preferences in [CATEGORY]. Your answers are confidential and will be reported only in aggregate.

Q11
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Which of the following would most motivate you to buy [CATEGORY] products in the next 30 days? Please rank your top 5 from most to least motivating.

Q12
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Which brand did you most recently buy or use in [CATEGORY]? If you don't recall, type "not sure."

Q13
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For your most recent [CATEGORY] purchase, how important was the convenience of getting the product (e.g., delivery speed, pickup options)?

Q14
Multiple Choice

How do you describe your gender?

Q15
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How likely are you to purchase [CATEGORY] products in the next 30 days?

Q16
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When choosing a brand in [CATEGORY], which attributes matter most to you? Rank the following from most to least important.

Q17
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For your most recent [CATEGORY] purchase, how much did in-store signage or product displays influence your decision?

Q18
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Where do you primarily live?

Q19
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How many brands do you typically consider before choosing one in [CATEGORY]?

Q20
Multiple Choice

Which of the following sources do you use when deciding on a [CATEGORY] brand? Select all that apply.

Q21
Multiple Choice

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Q22
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How likely are you to choose the same brand the next time you buy [CATEGORY] products?

Q23
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Thinking about your most recent [CATEGORY] purchase, was it planned or an impulse buy?

Q24
Multiple Choice

What is your current employment status?

Q25
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Which of the following best describes your approximate annual household income?

What’s included

  • AI follow-ups

    Adaptive probes on open-ended answers that pull out detail a static form would miss.

  • Attention checks

    Built-in safeguards against rushed answers and low-quality respondents.

  • AI-drafted copy

    Wording, ordering, and branching written by the AI — tuned to your research goal.

  • Auto report

    Themes, quotes, and a plain-English summary write themselves once responses come in.

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