Which answer best describes a market researcher?

-one who is academically trained for market research
-one who understands the marketing process as well as the subtleties of marketing problems and opportunities
-one who is well trained in statistics an

A market researcher is one who is well trained in statistics and can design proper sampling procedures to collect data for market research. They also should understand the marketing process as well as the subtleties of marketing problems and opportunities. It is beneficial for market researchers to have a strong background in communications and advertising.