Regarding the marketing research process, defining the problem
A) is often confused with identifying the symptoms of the problem.
B) can be guided by the marketing strategy planning framework.
C) precisely may have to wait until after a situation analysis has been completed.
D) All of the above are true.
E) None of the above is true.

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A) is true as defining the problem requires identifying the root cause of the issue, rather than just the symptoms.
B) is true as the marketing strategy planning framework can provide guidance in understanding the problem.
C) is true as a situation analysis can help to provide context for the problem and aid in creating a clear definition.

Regarding the Marketing Research Process, Defining the Problem