Breakfast grains brand tracker
A fictional food manufacturer wants to track brand health and determine whether performance gaps stem from lack of awareness, weak initial trial, or poor repeat buying before deciding between advertising reach, retail distribution expansion, or product reformulation. The study measures category dynamics and distinct stages of the brand funnel without making unwarranted causal claims from cross-sectional observations.
Research scenario overview
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Sector & Domain | Consumer Packaged Goods (FMCG / Grocery) |
| Methodology | Online CAWI (Computer-Assisted Web Interviewing) |
| Target Universe | Adults aged 18+ who share household grocery responsibility and bought breakfast cereals, porridge oats or breakfast grains in the past 4 weeks. |
| Sample Size | Target 600 completed interviews per wave with demographic quotas (Age, Settlement). |
| Length of Interview (LOI) | Estimated 10–12 minutes median duration. |
| Key Measures | Unaided brand recall, aided brand awareness, 4-week brand penetration, brand most often bought, brand satisfaction, repurchase likelihood, perceived value for money, future brand consideration, channel shopping habits, and consumption occasions. |
Methodological and analysis rules
- Funnel stages: Unaided recall is captured open-ended first before any brand names are shown. Aided awareness presents named brands in randomized order with Other and None anchored at the bottom.
- Carried selection loops: 4-week brand purchase and consideration carry forward only the specific brands the respondent reported being aware of. Satisfaction, repurchase likelihood, and perceived value are evaluated in a loop for each brand purchased.
- Reporting denominators: Awareness is reported among all eligible category buyers; purchase is reported among eligible buyers; conversion is calculated among aware buyers.
- Explicit missing codes:
Cannot judgeandNever personally eatare explicit responses, reported separately from low ratings and never recoded as scale midpoints.
Study specifications and downloads
Study Specifications & Implementation Artifacts
Script implementations
The study has been scripted independently in both Odin and QubeScript. Both implementations fulfill the identical questionnaire specification and pass all automated scenario verifications.
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*TEXTVARS active_brand
** Breakfast Grains & Cereals Market Research Study
** Target: Adult grocery decision makers buying breakfast grains
*QUESTION 5 *CODES L1
Breakfast grains means cereals, porridge oats and grain-based breakfast foods; it excludes bread.
Do you agree to take part in this research study?
1: Yes, I agree to participate
2: No, I do not wish to participate
*IF [ Q5,2 ] *GOTO 999
*QUESTION 10 *NUMBER L3 *MIN 0 *MAX 120
What is your age in years?
*IF [ Q10 < 18 ] *GOTO 999
*QUESTION 20 *CODES L1
Which of the following best describes your responsibility for grocery shopping in your household?
1: I am solely responsible for household grocery shopping
2: I share responsibility with someone else
3: Someone else is responsible / I have little to no involvement
*QUESTION 30 *CODES L1
In the past 4 weeks, have you purchased any breakfast cereals, porridge oats, or grain-based breakfast products?
1: Yes, I have purchased breakfast grains or cereals in the past 4 weeks
2: No, I have not purchased any in the past 4 weeks
*IF [ Q10 < 18 ] *GOTO 999
*IF [ Q20,3 ] *GOTO 999
*IF [ Q30,2 ] *GOTO 999
*QUESTION 40 *ALPHA L50
When you think of breakfast cereals and grain products, what is the first brand that comes to mind? If none comes to mind, enter None recalled.
*QUESTION 41 *ALPHA L100 *NON
What other brands of breakfast cereals or grains can you think of, if any?
*QUESTION 50 *CODES L99 *MULTI *ROT
Which of the following breakfast cereal and grain brands have you heard of?
1: Reedmere
2: Alderfen
3: Sunwick
4: Mornvale
5: Grainridge
6: Highfield
98: Other brand *OPEN *NOCON
99: None of these *NMUL *NOCON
*IF [ Q50,99 ] *GOTO 140
*QUESTION 60 *CODES L99 *MULTI *CONTROL Q50 W
Which of these brands have you purchased in the past 4 weeks?
1: Reedmere
2: Alderfen
3: Sunwick
4: Mornvale
5: Grainridge
6: Highfield
98: Other brand *OPEN *NOCON
99: None of these *NMUL *NOCON
*IF [ Q60,99 ] *GOTO 80
*QUESTION 70 *CODES L2 *CONTROL Q60 W
Which brand do you purchase most often?
1: Reedmere
2: Alderfen
3: Sunwick
4: Mornvale
5: Grainridge
6: Highfield
98: Other brand *OPEN
*REPEAT 6 *CONTROL Q60 W
*REPNUM 1: *PUT active_brand "Reedmere"
*REPNUM 2: *PUT active_brand "Alderfen"
*REPNUM 3: *PUT active_brand "Sunwick"
*REPNUM 4: *PUT active_brand "Mornvale"
*REPNUM 5: *PUT active_brand "Grainridge"
*REPNUM 6: *PUT active_brand "Highfield"
*QUESTION 71 *CODES L1
Overall, how satisfied are you with *? active_brand?
1: Very dissatisfied
2: Dissatisfied
3: Neutral
4: Satisfied
5: Very satisfied
9: Cannot judge
*QUESTION 72 *CODES L1
How likely are you to repurchase *? active_brand in the next 4 weeks?
1: Definitely will not repurchase
2: Probably will not repurchase
3: Might or might not repurchase
4: Probably will repurchase
5: Definitely will repurchase
*QUESTION 73 *CODES L1
How would you rate the value for money of *? active_brand?
1: Very poor
2: Poor
3: Fair
4: Good
5: Excellent
9: Cannot judge
*ENDREP
*QUESTION 80 *CODES L99 *MULTI *CONTROL Q50 W
Next time you purchase breakfast grains, which of these brands would you consider buying?
1: Reedmere
2: Alderfen
3: Sunwick
4: Mornvale
5: Grainridge
6: Highfield
98: Other brand *OPEN *NOCON
99: None of these *NMUL *NOCON
*QUESTION 140 *CODES L1
How often do you typically eat breakfast cereals or grain-based breakfast foods?
1: Every day / almost every day
2: 4 to 5 days a week
3: 2 to 3 days a week
4: Once a week
5: 2 to 3 times a month
6: Less often
7: I never personally eat these products
*QUESTION 150 *CODES L99 *MULTI
On which of the following occasions do you or others in your household consume breakfast grains?
1: Quick weekday breakfast before work or school
2: Leisurely weekend breakfast or brunch
3: Mid-morning or afternoon snack
4: Late evening snack
5: As an ingredient in home baking or cooking
99: None of these *NMUL *NOCON
*QUESTION 160 *CODES L99 *MULTI
Where do you usually purchase breakfast cereals and grains?
1: Major supermarket
2: Discount supermarket chain
3: Local convenience or independent grocery store
4: Online grocery home delivery
5: Health food or organic specialist shop
98: Other store *OPEN *NOCON
*QUESTION 170 *CODES L2 *CONTROL Q160 W
Which one is your primary store for buying breakfast grains?
1: Major supermarket
2: Discount supermarket chain
3: Local convenience or independent grocery store
4: Online grocery home delivery
5: Health food or organic specialist shop
98: Other store *OPEN
*QUESTION 180 *CODES L99 *MULTI
What, if anything, prevents you from purchasing breakfast cereals or grains more often?
1: High sugar content in many products
2: Highly processed formulations
3: Increasing prices / perceived poor value
4: Prefer hot savoury breakfast alternatives
5: Lack of sufficient protein or satiety
99: Nothing / no significant barriers *NMUL *NOCON
*QUESTION 190 *CODES L1
Thinking about your overall expectations for breakfast grains, how important is taste?
1: Not at all important
2: Slightly important
3: Moderately important
4: Very important
5: Extremely important
9: Cannot judge
*QUESTION 191 *CODES L1
How important is whole grain content?
1: Not at all important
2: Slightly important
3: Moderately important
4: Very important
5: Extremely important
9: Cannot judge
*QUESTION 192 *CODES L1
How important is it that the product keeps you feeling full until lunchtime?
1: Not at all important
2: Slightly important
3: Moderately important
4: Very important
5: Extremely important
9: Cannot judge
*QUESTION 193 *CODES L1
How important is price?
1: Not at all important
2: Slightly important
3: Moderately important
4: Very important
5: Extremely important
9: Cannot judge
*QUESTION 200 *CODES L2
Which packaging format do you most prefer for breakfast grains?
1: Traditional cardboard carton with inner bag
2: Resealable stand-up pouch
3: Large bulk family bag
4: Single-serve portion sachets
98: Other format *OPEN *NOCON
*QUESTION 210 *CODES L1
How interested would you be in breakfast cereals made with rye or millet?
1: Not at all interested
2: Slightly interested
3: Moderately interested
4: Very interested
5: Extremely interested
*QUESTION 220 *NUMBER L2 *MIN 1 *MAX 15
Including yourself, how many people live in your household?
*QUESTION 230 *CODES L1
Are there any children under 18 years of age living in your household?
1: Yes, children under 18 are present
2: No children under 18
*QUESTION 240 *CODES L1
Which of the following settlement types best describes the area where you live?
1: Large metropolitan city
2: Suburban town / urban fringe
3: Small regional town
4: Rural community / village
5: Remote settlement
*QUESTION 250 *CODES L2
Which of the following bands best represents your total annual household income before tax?
1: Under £25,000
2: £25,000 to £49,999
3: £50,000 to £74,999
4: £75,000 or more
99: Prefer not to say
*QUESTION 990 *CODES L1
Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. The survey is now finished.
1: Exit
*GOTO 9999
*QUESTION 999 *CODES L1
Thank you for your interest. You do not meet the criteria required for this study.
1: Exit
*ENDNGB
*QUESTION 9999 *DUMMY
*END@survey consumer_grocery @language en @mode cawi
@question s_welcome display
# Breakfast Grains & Cereals Study
Welcome to this research study examining breakfast grains, cereals, and grocery shopping habits.
This questionnaire is estimated to take 10 to 12 minutes to complete. Please click **Continue** to proceed.
Breakfast grains means cereals, porridge oats and grain-based breakfast foods; it excludes bread.
@question s_consent single
Do you agree to take part in this research study?
@options
1: Yes, I agree to participate
2: No, I do not wish to participate
@route consent_eval
if answers.s_consent == 2 -> screenout
else -> screening_age
@section screening_age
Eligibility Screening
@question s_age integer
What is your age in years?
@validate age_range answers.s_age >= 0 and answers.s_age <= 120 @severity error @focus s_age
Please enter an age between 0 and 120.
@route adult_check
if answers.s_age < 18 -> screenout
else -> role_screen
@section role_screen
@question s_grocery_role single
Which of the following best describes your responsibility for grocery shopping in your household?
@options
1: I am solely responsible for household grocery shopping
2: I share responsibility with someone else
3: Someone else is responsible / I have little to no involvement
@question s_category_purchase single
In the past 4 weeks, have you purchased any breakfast cereals, porridge oats, or grain-based breakfast products?
@options
1: Yes, I have purchased breakfast grains or cereals in the past 4 weeks
2: No, I have not purchased any in the past 4 weeks
@route screening_check
if answers.s_age < 18 -> screenout
if answers.s_grocery_role == 3 -> screenout
if answers.s_category_purchase == 2 -> screenout
else -> category_awareness
@section category_awareness
Category Awareness & Brand Perceptions
@question q_unaided_brand text
When you think of breakfast cereals and grain products, what is the **first brand** that comes to mind? If none comes to mind, enter None recalled.
@question q_unaided_other text @optional
What **other brands** of breakfast cereals or grains can you think of, if any?
@options grain_brands
1: Reedmere
2: Alderfen
3: Sunwick
4: Mornvale
5: Grainridge
6: Highfield
98: Other brand @specify
99: None of these @exclusive
@question q_aided_awareness multi
Which of the following breakfast cereal and grain brands have you heard of?
@options grain_brands
@order order(grain_brands).shuffle().last(grain_brands.get(98)).last(grain_brands.get(99))
@route awareness_check
if answers.q_aided_awareness.contains(99) -> category_habits
else -> purchase_section
@section purchase_section
Recent Brand Purchases
@question q_purchase_p4w multi
Which of these brands have you purchased in the **past 4 weeks**?
@options grain_brands.select(answers.q_aided_awareness.ids(), 98, 99)
@route purchase_branch
if answers.q_purchase_p4w.contains(99) -> consideration_section
else -> most_often_section
@section most_often_section
Primary Brand & Evaluation
@question q_most_often single
Which brand do you purchase **most often**?
@options grain_brands.select(answers.q_purchase_p4w.ids()).except(99)
@foreach brand in grain_brands.select(answers.q_purchase_p4w.ids()).except(98, 99)
@question q_rep_satisfaction single
Overall, how satisfied are you with **{brand.label}**?
@options
1: Very dissatisfied
2: Dissatisfied
3: Neutral
4: Satisfied
5: Very satisfied
9: Cannot judge
@question q_rep_repurchase single
How likely are you to repurchase **{brand.label}** in the next 4 weeks?
@options
1: Definitely will not repurchase
2: Probably will not repurchase
3: Might or might not repurchase
4: Probably will repurchase
5: Definitely will repurchase
@question q_rep_value single
How would you rate the value for money of **{brand.label}**?
@options
1: Very poor
2: Poor
3: Fair
4: Good
5: Excellent
9: Cannot judge
@end_foreach
@section consideration_section
Brand Consideration
@question q_consideration multi
Next time you purchase breakfast grains, which of these brands would you **consider** buying?
@options grain_brands.select(answers.q_aided_awareness.ids(), 98, 99)
@section category_habits
Consumption & Shopping Habits
@question q_frequency single
How often do you typically eat breakfast cereals or grain-based breakfast foods?
@options
1: Every day / almost every day
2: 4 to 5 days a week
3: 2 to 3 days a week
4: Once a week
5: 2 to 3 times a month
6: Less often
7: I never personally eat these products
@question q_occasions multi
On which of the following occasions do you or others in your household consume breakfast grains?
@options
1: Quick weekday breakfast before work or school
2: Leisurely weekend breakfast or brunch
3: Mid-morning or afternoon snack
4: Late evening snack
5: As an ingredient in home baking or cooking
99: None of these @exclusive
@options channel_options
1: Major supermarket
2: Discount supermarket chain
3: Local convenience or independent grocery store
4: Online grocery home delivery
5: Health food or organic specialist shop
98: Other store @specify
@question q_channels multi
Where do you usually purchase breakfast cereals and grains?
@options channel_options
@order order(channel_options)
@question q_primary_channel single
Which one is your **primary** store for buying breakfast grains?
@options channel_options.select(answers.q_channels.ids())
@question q_barriers multi
What, if anything, prevents you from purchasing breakfast cereals or grains more often?
@options
1: High sugar content in many products
2: Highly processed formulations
3: Increasing prices / perceived poor value
4: Prefer hot savoury breakfast alternatives
5: Lack of sufficient protein or satiety
99: Nothing / no significant barriers @exclusive
@section attribute_battery
Attribute Importance
@question q_rate_taste single
Thinking about your overall expectations for breakfast grains, how important is **taste**?
@options
1: Not at all important
2: Slightly important
3: Moderately important
4: Very important
5: Extremely important
9: Cannot judge
@question q_rate_health single
How important is **whole grain content**?
@options
1: Not at all important
2: Slightly important
3: Moderately important
4: Very important
5: Extremely important
9: Cannot judge
@question q_rate_satiety single
How important is it that the product **keeps you feeling full until lunchtime**?
@options
1: Not at all important
2: Slightly important
3: Moderately important
4: Very important
5: Extremely important
9: Cannot judge
@question q_rate_value single
How important is **price**?
@options
1: Not at all important
2: Slightly important
3: Moderately important
4: Very important
5: Extremely important
9: Cannot judge
@question q_pack_format single
Which packaging format do you most prefer for breakfast grains?
@options
1: Traditional cardboard carton with inner bag
2: Resealable stand-up pouch
3: Large bulk family bag
4: Single-serve portion sachets
98: Other format @specify
@question q_innovation_interest single
How interested would you be in breakfast cereals made with rye or millet?
@options
1: Not at all interested
2: Slightly interested
3: Moderately interested
4: Very interested
5: Extremely interested
@section demographics
Demographics & Household Context
@question d_household_size integer
Including yourself, how many people live in your household?
@validate hh_size answers.d_household_size >= 1 and answers.d_household_size <= 15 @severity error @focus d_household_size
Please enter a number between 1 and 15.
@question d_children single
Are there any children under 18 years of age living in your household?
@options
1: Yes, children under 18 are present
2: No children under 18
@question d_settlement single
Which of the following settlement types best describes the area where you live?
@options
1: Large metropolitan city
2: Suburban town / urban fringe
3: Small regional town
4: Rural community / village
5: Remote settlement
@question d_income single
Which of the following bands best represents your total annual household income before tax?
@options
1: Under £25,000
2: £25,000 to £49,999
3: £50,000 to £74,999
4: £75,000 or more
99: Prefer not to say
@question q_closing display
# Survey Finished
Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire.
@outcome complete
Thank you for your participation in this study.
@outcome screenout
Thank you for your interest. You do not meet the criteria required for this study.