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By the Numbers: Triple-S standard facilitates data exchange

Many providers of research software have embraced the Triple-S standard, which allows data generated by competing software packages to be easily exported and exchanged for analysis.

Microtab -- Data editing and cleaning workhorse gets an update

This article reviews the latest update to Microtab, one of the earliest self-drive tabulation products.

Online makes more inroads

The 2006 Confirmit Market Research Software Survey found continued growth in the use of online research and increased use of panel management software.

Implementation planning: the key to maximizing computer system success

Following computer and software advice does not ensure success. Installation is an important consideration that is often overlooked. This article discusses how to maximize computer system success, including defining what life will be like with the system installed, the development of an implementation plan, selecting a champion and celebrating success.

A promising new data viewer and publisher from ISPC Software

Software is always under development. New versions of familiar packages come out regularly. This article discusses ISPC’s ite, a data viewing and publishing software. The article also reviews what is happening with Microsoft, Windows and Office.

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Recent Articles

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Software Review: NVivo 9

Pros: offers considerable flexibility in how you wish to code and organize your work; offers automated and auto-assisted coding, including word frequency and word cluster analysis; multi-user feature allows teams of researchers to work concurrently on the same project; and highly efficient and intuitive interface. Cons: can’t currently import Web pages or PowerPoint documents; text mining capabilities limited to a few diagnostic measures. Cost: perpetual license for single user: $2,275, with 10-25% discount for multiple purchases. Subsequent upgrades available at a reduced price.

A report on the 2010 Globalpark Market Research Software Survey

This iteration of the annual survey of research software users added questions on social media usage and deployment of sample routers and found that CATI seems to be holding its own.

Software Review: Q data analysis software

Pros: Easy graphical way to recode variables, merge categories and create filters; makes applying sig tests and statistical models to research data very easy; excellent range of use guides, help and online tutorials. Cons: output styling a little lackluster; limited support for tracking studies; U.S. support currently comes from Australia. Cost: Single-user annual license of Q Professional is $1,499. Q Basic with a reduced feature set is $849 annually. Multi-user and volume discounts available.

Transform your tracking studies: Take them off autopilot to increase their impact and ROI

Tracking studies are a staple in the marketing research arsenal. Drawing from a larger study of Quirk’s readers and in-depth interviews with client-side researchers, Brett Hagins offers tips on making them more effective.

Software Review: Ruby tabulation software

Pros: • Crosstabs and charts of every kind from large or complex datasets, and so much more • Quick and efficient for a DP specialist to use, with a choice of GUI access and scripting • Push-pull integration with Excel and Power Point for report preparation and automation • Superb proprietary charting to visualize MR data more effectively than in Excel or PowerPoint •Excellent support for managing trackers; Cons: • Interface is bewildering to beginners; a steep learning curve • No simple Web browser interface for end users or to provide clients with portal access to studies; Cost: Full version is $4,800 (USD) for a single-user annual license (allows setup); additional analyst versions are $2,400 (USD). Volume discounts available.

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