Category: Guides

  • What is Thematic Analysis & How to Do It

    What is Thematic Analysis & How to Do It

    Introduction Thematic Analysis is a qualitative research method that plays a crucial role in understanding and interpreting data. It provides valuable insights into the meanings, patterns, and themes present in the data collected. This article aims to help you grasp the steps involved in conducting Thematic Analysis effectively. Understanding Thematic Analysis Thematic Analysis is defined…

  • Researcher Reflexivity: Significance, Practices & Examples in Research

    Researcher Reflexivity: Significance, Practices & Examples in Research

    As a researcher, you have probably done your best to avoid errors in the way you collect and analyze data. But have you ever thought about how you could impact your own research? Researcher reflexivity is a way of looking at your role in the research. It focuses on how your assumptions, biases, and experiences…

  • Survey Bot Fraud: How To Detect It In Online Research

    Survey Bot Fraud: How To Detect It In Online Research

    Survey bots are computer programs designed to automatically complete online surveys. Professional survey cheaters use them to earn commissions for surveys, win contests, or sabotage competitor research. When survey bots infiltrate your survey, you’ll likely end up with inaccurate data that doesn’t reflect your target audience’s opinions. This inaccurate data can mislead you into taking…

  • How To Formulate A Research Problem

    How To Formulate A Research Problem

    Introduction In the dynamic realm of academia, research problems serve as crucial stepping stones for groundbreaking discoveries and advancements. Research problems lay the groundwork for inquiry and exploration that happens when conducting research. They direct the path toward knowledge expansion. In this blog post, we will discuss the different ways you can identify and formulate…

  • Sources of Data For Research: Types & Examples

    Sources of Data For Research: Types & Examples

    Introduction In the age of information, data has become the driving force behind decision-making and innovation. Whether in business, science, healthcare, or government, data serves as the foundation for insights and progress.  As a researcher, you need to understand the various sources of data as they are essential for conducting comprehensive and impactful studies. In…

  • Survey Speeders: Managing Respondent Speeding in Surveys

    Survey Speeders: Managing Respondent Speeding in Surveys

    Introduction Respondent speeding refers to the behavior of some survey participants who rush through a survey without carefully considering the questions or providing thoughtful responses. This act can result in low-quality data and compromise the reliability of a survey result. This is why collecting high-quality data is important for you to obtain accurate insights and…

  • Naive vs Non Naive Participants In Research: Meaning & Implications

    Naive vs Non Naive Participants In Research: Meaning & Implications

    Introduction In research studies, naive and non-naive participant information alludes to the degree of commonality and understanding that people have about the research subject, strategies, and goals. Participant information is essential since it can impact how members draw in with the review, give reactions, and impact the general legitimacy of the discoveries.  Recognizing the distinction…

  • Sampling Frame: Definition, Examples & How to Use it

    Sampling Frame: Definition, Examples & How to Use it

    Introduction Have you often wondered why researchers miss a huge chunk of their target audience when conducting surveys? It’s called sampling. Sampling is an aspect of research that entails selecting a small set of your target population to represent the views of your target audience. In this blog post, we will define the concept of…

  • Defining Research Objectives: How To  Write Them

    Defining Research Objectives: How To  Write Them

    Almost all industries use research for growth and development. Research objectives are how researchers ensure that their study has direction and makes a significant contribution to growing an industry or niche. Research objectives provide a clear and concise statement of what the researcher wants to find out. As a researcher, you need to clearly outline…

  • Professional Survey Cheaters & How to Avoid Them

    Professional Survey Cheaters & How to Avoid Them

    The primary goal of surveys is to collect information about a specific population is to leverage the data for decision-making. But what happens when the data you are collecting is false? Professional survey cheaters are individuals or groups who deliberately provide false or misleading information in surveys to earn money or manipulate the results.  When…