Tag Archives: IHUT
Ugly Innovations Turned Pretty: Smart glasses that will finally intrigue researchers
Remember these?Google Glass. The most amazing, smartest glasses ever made. Touted as a hands-free device for hands-free workers, they’re the ugliest pair of glasses you’ll ever own. Unless, of course, you’re wearing a pair held together with electrical tape.It’s almost … Continue reading
Donuts delivered and popcorn procured: What does a fieldwork company think about food delivery services?
There’s nothing new about food delivery. We’ve been ordering pizza delivered to our front doors for decades and it usually arrives pretty hot within 40 minutes or so, depending on whether you’ve got 1 inch or 3 meters of snow … Continue reading
What are the key features of a perfect package test?
Creating effective packaging to display products on a shelf is not as simple as stuffing a few handfuls of macaroni into a plastic bag or a box. A great package is functional, accessible, attractive, unique in its own right, and … Continue reading
When to use a probability versus a nonprobability sample
There are two main types of samples and researchers are regularly at odds with each other over which one is better. In reality, neither is better. Each one is better suited for some needs and less so for other needs. … Continue reading
Full Service or Specialized Service: Which research provider is right for you?
With a full range of potential market research partners at our fingertips, how do you know when to use specialized research providers or outsource projects in one fell swoop to a single research provider? Let’s review the options.Full service research … Continue reading
Where does qualitative research stand today: Thoughts on the 2017 Q3/4 GRIT Report
The GRIT report is a tracker conducted by GreenBook to better understand the status of the marketing research industry. It reports on the use of emerging research methods, traditional research methods, how research is used, and how researchers go about … Continue reading
See you at the Insights Association GLC Winter Conference
From January 17 to 19, 2018, the Great Lakes Chapter of the Insights Association will be holding their winter conference in Ft. Lauderdale. Not only does the location and venue look fabulous, the speaker line up looks excellent too! You … Continue reading
Why would anyone use a biased snowball sample for legitimate research?
What is a snowball sample?As I write this, snowflakes are floating by my window making for the perfect winter setting. If I’m lucky, the temperature will hover at the precise point where it is both cold enough and warm enough — cold … Continue reading
What products work well for the IHUT research methodology?
By Kim StorerYour imagination is the limit! While IHUTs are not recommended for very expensive or confidential products, consumers can test nearly anything in the comfort of their own home.Consumables: It doesn’t matter if a product needs to stay frozen … Continue reading
What are the disadvantages of the IHUT research methodology?
By Kim StorerIt’s a bit difficult to list out the disadvantages of IHUTs as the advantages are so abundant. But, even the best of products aren’t always best for IHUT testing. Let’s consider some reasons why you might choose a … Continue reading