Research on 5 Versus 7-point Rating Scales for Survey Research

Debating odd versus even survey scales? Read on for some tips and a free PDF summarizing research on survey research scales.

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3 Ways to Structure Quantitative Market Research Reports

Writing great quantitative market research reports is hard! Often, we are working with tight deadlines and little support. Yet market research professionals all know that great reports are important to… Continue reading 3 Ways to Structure Quantitative Market Research Reports

Want To Analyze Survey Data Like A Pro? Then Learn SPSS!

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Interested in Learning Factor and Cluster Analysis?

If a client asks about factor or cluster analysis, what would you say? Do you know when to use these techniques? Do you know what using them implies for questionnaire… Continue reading Interested in Learning Factor and Cluster Analysis?

The #1 Cure for Boring Quantitative Research Reports

Boring reports are often caused by weak synthesis. Boring reports tend to be glorified lists of single data points, filled with dull statements like, “25% of people reported X, and 35% reported Y.” Or how about, “3 out of 5 customers prefer A, and 2 out of 5 prefer B.” Boring. But boring reports are fast to write, and given the pressure most researchers are under to write reports fast, it’s an understandable conundrum. So, what’s the cure?

Open-ended Questions: The Home Exercise Machine of Survey Research

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4th of July Freedom from Expensive Software: SPSS or Excel, It’s Time to Choose

Excel or SPSS? You might find that Excel is a better choice. You can analyze survey data with Excel. Learn how.

A Sample Survey Invitation

Stumped trying to write a survey invitation? Here’s a great example to get you started.

[New Article Synopsis] Current Thinking on Scale Labeling

Article Synopsis: Should I label all scale points or just the end points for attitudinal questions? E-Journal Survey Practice By Aaron Maitland Written by Research Rockstar intern Sarah Stites Experienced… Continue reading [New Article Synopsis] Current Thinking on Scale Labeling