Central Location Tests, are a type of market research method where participants evaluate products or concepts in a controlled environment, they may engage in activities like taste tests, product demonstrations, surveys, or focus group discussions. Researchers observe and collect data on consumer reactions and preferences.
Participants are recruited to a central location, such as a research facility or a specified venue, to interact with products or concepts under controlled conditions and CLTs aim to gather specific feedback on products, packaging, advertising concepts, or prototypes in a standardized and controlled environment. Thus CLTs provide valuable insights into consumer reactions within controlled settings, offering a balance between standardized conditions and real-world applicability in market research. D2D interviews: