Survey Design 2011: NEW REALITY, NEW RULES

Let’s get a few facts on the table, shall we? We all have non-researcher friends, colleagues and acquaintances who are writing their own online surveys using one of the many free or low-cost tools. Despite all of the well-publicized voices shouting, “The survey is dead!”, “DIY” survey volume continues to

Please Take My Survey: Getting People to Accept Your Invitation

Once you have taken the time to craft a fantastic questionnaire, the challenge becomes: how do you get people to actually take it? Of course, having a great list (or access to an alternate sample source) is key. But so is the way in which you present your invitation. Think

Technology Ran Over Our Dogma

Technology is fundamentally changing how, when, where and with whom we do research. These changes fundamentally challenge the market research industry’s tired dogma of research being “great, cheap and fast—pick any two. ” And this, in turn, challenges current market research agencies, suppliers and client-side market research departments. Why can’t

Create Great Online Surveys: June 9th In-person Class

Are you or your colleagues interested in creating great online surveys? Have you been meaning to take a class, but perhaps found other options too boring, lengthy or costly? Then please join me for a practical, fast class on June 9th, in Waltham MA. In just under three hours, attendees