AI

Research in 2026: Policy Changes May Ease Key Risks

As we plan for 2026, many CX, UX, and Market Research teams are focused on anticipating project volume, evolving method mixes, AI-enabled workflows, and resource allocation. But regulatory policy deserves attention too—with changes coming that could directly shape how we run qualitative and quantitative projects. In a recent episode of

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Explore Individual Courses for CX, UX, and Market Research

Shrinking budgets. Expanding responsibilities. Tight timelines. For many professionals in market research, CX Research, and UX Research, planning ahead for training—or committing to a full membership—just doesn’t fit. Now it doesn’t have to. We’re excited to share that five of Research Rockstar’s professional-level courses are now available for individual purchase,

Data Analysis

Wide-Angle or Zoom? Why Great IDI Research Starts with Alignment

Successful in-depth interviewing (IDI) research requires harmony between project goals and moderator execution. When that harmony is achieved, project goals are met, and decisions are fueled. When it’s missing, it creates tension, misalignment, and frustration—for both clients and moderators alike. But before we start the project—selecting a moderator (interviewer), writing

Customer Insights

Too Many Questions, Too Little Time: Protecting Data Quality from Discussion Guide Bloat

In qualitative research, the discussion guide is a written sequence of questions that the moderator uses to collect data. Much like a questionnaire in survey research, the discussion guide ensures that qualitative data is collected in a deliberate and systematic way. An effective discussion guide is anchored to the documented