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AI Interviewers Are Here. Human Interviewing Skills Matter More Than Ever.

On August 11, more than 30 researchers joined us on Zoom for Advanced Interviewing Skills: Probing Techniques for Challenging Interviews, led by special guest instructor Stacy Graiko. Stacy brought extensive qualitative research experience to the session, including her experience conducting hundreds of in-depth interviews (IDIs) and focus groups. She demonstrated

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Advanced IDI Skills: Probing Techniques for Challenging Interviews

On August 11, more than 30 researchers joined us on Zoom for Advanced Interviewing Skills: Probing Techniques for Challenging Interviews, led by special guest instructor Stacy Graiko. Stacy brought extensive qualitative research experience to the session, including her experience conducting hundreds of in-depth interviews (IDIs) and focus groups. She demonstrated

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Qualitative Research Pros Know: Silence is Golden

How long should we wait after asking a participant a question before encouraging a response or using a probing technique? In qualitative research, a few seconds of silence can feel uncomfortable to the interviewer, but that pause may be exactly what the participant needs. A person’s response time varies depending on

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Fall & Winter 2026: Free Market Research Live Events

If you do hands-on research, you’ve probably had the thought: what does AI mean for my job? My career path? My entrepreneurial opportunities? In all cases, to be prepared for all of the customer research-related changes going on, the researchers who stay valuable are the ones who get sharper at

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10 Essential UX Survey Design Lessons

Designing Surveys for UX Research: Key Takeaways — 10 Essential Lessons. Well-designed surveys can capture customer data that meaningfully informs UX strategy, but only when they’re built on solid research fundamentals and current best practices. At our recent live event, Designing Surveys for UX Research, instructor and qualitative research expert

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Asynchronous Qualitative Research: 10 Essential Tips for Success

10 Takeaways from Marni Martens’ Live Event on Asynchronous Qualitative Research In the June 9th Live Event, qualitative research pro Marni Martens shared a practical look at how asynchronous qualitative research has evolved, where it fits, and how researchers can use it thoughtfully alongside other methods. Here are her top