A staircase analysis helps marketers with sales forecasts by ________.

A) separating the components that affect sales
B) analyzing budgets for the marketing mix
C) evaluating effective sales tactics
D) segmenting target markets

Staircase Analysis

A method used to break down and examine the incremental progress or development in a series of stages or steps.

Sales Forecasts

Projections of the amount of a product or service that will be sold in a future period, based on historical data, market trends, and other factors.

Marketing Mix

The combination of different marketing elements used by a business to meet its targets within a given market, emphasizing the importance of adjusting these elements to achieve marketing objectives.