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A beginner's guide to DIY research

Published
August 2012
Author
Tom Cates
Abstract
Taking a broad look at DIY client research, the author details the potential benefits and drawbacks, explains when a study might require research professionals and offers five best practices, including survey layout and question design.

A look at consistency in global non-probabilistic online samples

Published
November 2012
Authors
Steven Gittelman and Elaine Trimarchi
Abstract
The authors examine results from a consistency analysis conducted in 13 countries with samples from 10 panel companies to highlight differences in data quality.

A report on the Confirmit Market Research Software Survey

Published
August 2012
Authors
Tim Macer and Sheila Wilson
Abstract
The annual study of research software users finds curious levels of resistance toward smartphone-using respondents and a growing need for skilled data visualizers.

Comfortable in the new medium: How online qual can benefit from our share-happy culture

Published
July 2012
Author
Paul Rubenstein
Abstract
This article focuses on societal and technological factors such as blogging and social media that have given rise to the use of online methodologies for qualitative research.

Drawing more useful insights from social media data

Published
August 2012
Author
Sourabh Sharma
Abstract
Using a study of chocolate brands, the author explores the ways consumer comments on social media can complement marketing and advertising programs.

Facebook Graphs: Charting a new course for MR recruiting?

Published
February 2013
Author
Lorin Drake
Abstract
The author provides an overview of Facebook's Graph Search function and examines its application for marketing research, specifically how Graph Search can be used to find and recruit qualified respondents.

Get creative: Seven solutions to improve usability studies

Published
April 2013
Author
Pamela Walshe
Abstract
This article outlines how seven research methodologies not traditionally employed in user experience research can improve usability studies.

How a lack of money turned me into an innovative researcher

Published
April 2013
Author
Clint Jenkin
Abstract
Ethnography, a DIY community and turning a survey into a virtual press conference were just some of ways one in-house research team overcame budget limitations to generate valuable insights.

How P&G used agile research to keep up with consumers

Published
May 2013
Author
Matt Warta
Abstract
The need for immediacy has spurred the development of the agile research methodology, an iterative approach to give researchers real-time insight and the power to make changes on the fly. Procter & Gamble shares its experience using agile research for holiday-season fragrance marketing.

How to use insight communities to bridge internal silos

Published
April 2013
Author
Gavin Winter
Abstract
Many research departments are data-rich and insights-poor. This article discusses how online insight communities are different from MROCs and market access panels and can benefit customer experience professionals.

Marketing research trends to watch in 2013

Published
March 2013
Author
Brian Fletcher
Abstract
Insights in Marketing LLC conducted research on research to create a list of potential trends for 2013. This article details six predicted trends and offers advice on how to navigate them.

More than an activity: How passive 'shopping' is changing the path to purchase

Published
May 2013
Author
Manila Austin
Abstract
This article examines the digital qualitative work Communispace conducted with the Advertising Research Foundation to uncover and explore consumers' "unconscious" shopping behavior and discusses how online and offline influences contribute to brand perception.

Online qual guides health care foundation to shift its focus

Published
October 2012
Author
Kelly Hancock
Abstract
Online research with members of its core audiences introduced the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada to the power of qualitative insights.

Qualitatively Speaking: The five absolute, no-excuse must-dos for online qualitative researchers

Published
November 2012
Author
Adam Rossow
Abstract
To make your online qual all it can be, you need to plan well, communicate effectively and manage actively, the author says.

Qualitatively Speaking: Using pre-work to boost the value of online discussion boards

Published
December 2006
Author
Trish Lenahan
Abstract
The author outlines her firm’s experiences assigning advance homework projects to respondents to online group discussion boards. The projects can help build share experiences and communities before the formal discussion starts.

Research via Facebook sates association’s appetite for insights

Published
August 2012
Authors
Scott Koenig and Wendy Neuman
Abstract
Looking to be proactive in its approach to research, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association found Facebook an effective, engaging way to talk to Millennials.

Social media’s influence on traditional qualitative research

Published
August 2012
Author
Kelly Hancock
Abstract
Qualitative researchers explore the ways that social media is affecting their projects and those who participate in them.

Social media-based tools helped find, retain respondents for unique study

Published
August 2012
Author
Kelley Styring
Abstract
Seeking product design insights for our multitasking-crazed world, researcher Kelley Styring sought input from an unlikely source: arm amputees.

The benefits of marrying two complementary research approaches

Published
May 2013
Author
Isabelle Albanese
Abstract
The author explores her company’s experiences with combining qualitative and quantitative methods, with the goal being to capitalize on the strengths of both types of research.

 

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