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What is DIY Research? Part 1: If you’re not careful, it may lead to Bogus InsightsOne of the coolest elements of the Tech expansion in Market Research over the last decade has been how it dramatically increased accessibility to data collection and the industry overall. However, there’s been an underlying question that has been under-debated...
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Part 2: Survey Tools and how they cater to different buyersThis is the original category of “DIY Research” technology in online surveys. By now, this is a very mature market and is starting to see a variety of mergers and acquisitions. One of the ways these platforms differentiate is by...
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Part 3: DIY Sample Tools Have Changed Things for BuyersMore than 10 years ago, a new wave of sample technology entered the market. The concept was initiated around the idea of bringing the “ad exchange” model to online sample for surveys. Once the race began, back-end tech was prioritized...
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Part 4: “Insights Platforms” emerge for Niche and General AudiencesInsights Platforms are the current trend in the industry. Generally, this category refer to technologies that present a front-to-back way to execute a full research project. A platform may refer to specific methods or specific audiences. For example, you can...
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Part 5: Research Accessibility vs. Research AccuracyBuying technology can often be exciting. You feel as if you’re creating a new future that is full of speed and time savings. Believe me, I know. However, comprehensive evaluations should have a full scope of what’s being replaced. In...
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Topic 2: Survey Fraud is a Factor to ManageThis is part 2 of the "What is Data Quality?" series. Click here to read part 1: https://www.opinionroute.com/dataquality/what-is-data-quality-and-how-can-i-improve-it/ The survey sampling ecosystem has become highly automated in recent years. Yesterday’s norms of deep validation, ongoing community management and responsive survey...
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Topic 3: How to Measure Data QualityThis is part 3 of the "What is Data Quality?" series. Click here to read part 2: https://www.opinionroute.com/blog/topic-2-survey-fraud-is-a-factor-to-manage/ Too often, in market Research sample, purchase decisions are made based on qualitative factors- convenience, vendor brand identity, historical experiences, etc. But...
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Topic 4: Professional ExperienceThis is part 4 of the "What is Data Quality?" series. Click here to read part 3: https://www.opinionroute.com/blog/topic-3-how-to-measure-data-quality/ No matter how systematized you get with a data quality strategy and great tech tools, you still need expertise and informed judgment...
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Survey Fraud: From the Mouths of the Ghosts who Pull it OffA 5 part Series on Fraud in the Survey Ecosystem. Part 1: Survey Fraud Approaches- From the Ghosts who pull it off. In 2022, I spent more time trolling devious online characters than I care to admit. At least it...