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Market Research Myths: Public data offers everything we need
Public data is a valuable resource for market and social researchers. For those who have limited budgets, public data may form the bulk of data available to them. On the other hand, even researchers who have commendable budgets eagerly wait … Continue reading
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Tagged analysis, data collection, open-end, panel, qualitative, quality assurance, quantitative, recruitment
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What are the different types of marketing segmentation?
In the marketing world, segmentation research involves identifying subgroups of people within a larger population so that each subgroup has similar needs or desires. Understanding the various segments of people within a product or service category allows marketers to design … Continue reading
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Chunking: What shall we do with a questionnaire that’s too long?
You have many options when a questionnaire is simply too long to start programming and fieldwork because it will generate poor response rates and poor data quality. You can cut answer options. You can cut questions. You can vastly increase … Continue reading
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Tagged concept test, data collection, fieldwork, incentive, interview, LOI, panel, programming, quantitative, recruitment, reporting
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Why are Twitter Polls a Bad Idea?
To be fair, we occasionally run Twitter polls. We’ve asked about brand trackers, personal use of cannabis, Thanksgiving food, and a variety of other research topics. Twitter polls are a fun way to encourage people to think about a topic, … Continue reading
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Which subway goes from Toronto to Vancouver?
Canada is a pretty great place to visit. We’ve got poutine, polar bears, igloos, maple syrup, and a whole lot of other stereotypes that are quite fun to chat about but not particularly relevant to most Canadians if you dig … Continue reading
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Tagged bilingual, data collection, fieldwork, interviewing, North America, recruitment
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From field to lab to virtual research methods: How to choose the right degree of external validity for your product shelf-test
Consumers don’t usually consciously think about their process of picking an item off the store shelf but market researchers do. Shelf-tests help researchers better understand that process, particularly when the consumer decision seems arbitrary or illogical. This type of research … Continue reading
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Tagged central location, data collection, facial coding, fieldwork, mall intercept, on-site, package test, packaging, recruitment, technology
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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
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Tagged data collection, fieldwork, focus group, hosting, IDI, IHUT, incentive, interview, panel, programming, recruitment, reporting, telephone interviewing
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Cannabis in Canada: Planning a wise communication strategy
Cannabis is just a few months away from being legal for recreational use in Canada which means companies and brands will soon have to consider how it might interact with their current line of products and services.Would incorporating cannabis be … Continue reading
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Tagged cannabis, concept test, customer, data collection, fieldwork, focus group, in-depth interview, mary jane, package test, packaging, recruitment, weed
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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
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