Data Analysis

Speed vs. Accuracy in Qualitative Research: Avoiding the Trap of “Faux Quant”

Reporting qualitative data from market research studies involves transforming rich, unstructured data into a clear, useful narrative. Researchers often face the challenge of completing this task swiftly—sometimes faster than ideal. It’s no wonder we are always looking for ways to expedite the process while also, of course, trying to avoid

Customer Insights

Elevating Market Research Reports: The Power of Descriptive Slide Titles

In market research, one surprisingly simple yet frequently overlooked way to elevate our work is through the use of descriptive slide titles. While it may seem like a minor detail, the way slide titles are framed can dramatically enhance the clarity, quality, and confidence of the reports we deliver to

Customer Insights

The Problem with NPS: It’s Not What You Think!

If you’re asked the same question repeatedly, do you really stop to think about your answer, or do you default to a standard response? The classic Net Promoter Score (NPS) survey question— “How likely are you to recommend this product or service to a friend or colleague?”— has been a

Best Practices

Streamlining Market Research with Effective Top-Line Reporting

In market research, qualitative data collection often operates under tight deadlines and high expectations. Tasks like conducting 30 in-depth interviews (IDIs), moderating focus groups, or managing an online community board demand a balance between efficiency and delivering actionable insights. A well-crafted top-line report is crucial in this process, offering a

Best Practices

Using Research to Embrace Hidden Strengths

As market research and customer insights professionals, we’ve all been there. You deliver a project with bold opportunities that could truly set your client or company apart. You uncover hidden strengths, unmet needs, or key loyalty drivers—findings with real potential. The data (which may be quantitative, qualitative, or both) is

Best Practices

Delivering Tough Findings in Market Research: Turning Bad News into Opportunity

As Market Research & Insights professionals, we’ve all faced those moments when tough truths—like low customer satisfaction scores or unfavorable brand perceptions—need to be shared. Delivering survey findings can make you the messenger, but don’t get shot delivering the news! Instructor Kathryn reveals quick strategies for presenting tough insights about