Mind the Gap: How Smaller Numerical Differences Can Increase Product Attractiveness
Abstract
Consumers often encounter product-related numerical information, such as attribute ratings and version numbers. This research demonstrates that a smaller (compared to a larger) numerical difference can increase perceived improvement and enhance product appeal. We find that when a product’s version number or rating changes from a decimal number to an integer (e.g., 2.4 to 3), product appeal is enhanced compared to when the change is between two...
Paper Details
Title
Mind the Gap: How Smaller Numerical Differences Can Increase Product Attractiveness
Published Date
Mar 22, 2018
Journal
Volume
45
Issue
4
Pages
761 - 774
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