Two Nerds Talking Research with Wine #2
I chat with Dr. Sarah McKenzie about whether you should expect your research to validate your ideas.
If you want your research to be statistically reliable — meaning that you can depend on it to accurately represent a particular audience, guide your strategic direction, etc. — you need to have a certain number of respondents. So the simple answer to this question is 400. But of course, that’s not the only…
There are a variety of ways to group your research respondents to better understand them.
How to settle on a topic that will give your thought leadership efforts the most bang for your buck.
Buying publicly available research reports can seem like an expedient way to get the information you’re looking for. But there are some things to be aware of.
Have you been asked to rustle up some quick research on spec for a prospect? There’s a better way to provide valuable insights for the pitch, help your existing clients AND build your agency new business funnel.
Likert scales are a very common tool in survey research. But there are specific things you need to consider when setting them up. The first is BALANCE. Likert scales need to have the same number of options on either side of the neutral point. The second is LENGTH. While scales with more response options…