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Bigger is better and other myths about research panels

Bigger is better and other myths about research panels

Posted on August 8, 2017

By Sasha Haig One of the most common, and important, questions we get is “how big is your panel.” It’s a valid and important question but it hides a lot of truths. Let’s break that question apart into the essential […]

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7 ways to reduce your research costs

7 ways to reduce your research costs

Posted on August 3, 2017

By Carol Udell Good quality research isn’t cheap but there are a few things you can consider when your budget is tight and research is necessary. 1)   Broaden your target groups. It’s nearly always cheaper to run research with […]

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What sample size do I need for my market research questionnaire?

What sample size do I need for my market research questionnaire?

Posted on August 1, 2017

The question is simple but the answer is complicated. I hope you’ll read through the entire post but you can jump to the bottom if you’re in a hurry for an answer. First, let’s understand the components that contribute to […]

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How to ask gender, age, employment, and income questions on self-completion surveys

How to ask gender, age, employment, and income questions on self-completion surveys

Posted on July 27, 2017

Demographic questions should be fairly easy to ask as everyone knows the right answer for themselves. But it’s not always so simple. Here are a few tips for asking those ‘simple’ questions that will help you elicit the most valid […]

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Top 5 tips for writing a questionnaire people will want to answer

Top 5 tips for writing a questionnaire people will want to answer

Posted on July 25, 2017

By Sasha Haig Everyone who writes questionnaires wants to be rewarded with high response rates and high completion rates. This is not always easy, particularly when a questionnaire is long or about a topic that many people would find boring. […]

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When Smell-O-Vision lets you down, a sensory test will cheer you up!

When Smell-O-Vision lets you down, a sensory test will cheer you up!

Posted on July 19, 2017

By wearing some hefty goggles, you can experience any imaginable type of inhospitable or impractical environment, from flying through space to swimming with sharks and running around an ant hill. Right now, gaming and entertainment dominate virtual reality (VR) and […]

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Stories from the Research Field Director: It’s raining turkey jokes!

Stories from the Research Field Director: It’s raining turkey jokes!

Posted on July 5, 2017

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Communication isn’t a carefully crafted questionnaire

Communication isn’t a carefully crafted questionnaire

Posted on June 28, 2017

By Jason Zweig          How much do you like this product? 2 out of 5          How likely are you to recommend this product? 5 out of 5          How satisfied […]

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What do Zara, Emma Stone, and Mall Intercepts Have In Common?

What do Zara, Emma Stone, and Mall Intercepts Have In Common?

Posted on June 20, 2017

As soon as Emma Stone walked down the Academy Awards red carpet in a fabulous bronze Givenchy dress, everyone knew that knock-offs would be offered for sale in mere hours. Thousands of screencaps from TVs and digital devices made it […]

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Hello Marketing Research World!

Hello Marketing Research World!

Posted on June 16, 2017

With nearly 40 years of expertise in the Canadian market research space, we’ve collected together a lot of stories. Funny stories, heartwarming stories, and downright strange and outrageous stories. We’ve also learned a lot. Not only have we learned a […]

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