Category: Guides

  • The Semmelweis Reflex in Survey Design

    The Semmelweis Reflex in Survey Design

    The average person wants new and impressive results, but we are most likely not open to doing things differently. That’s why you are likely to be met with raised brows and dismissive comments when you suggest a new approach to solving a problem. You are likely to get “That’s not how we do things here,”…

  • Tribal Knowledge: How To Collect & Preserve With Surveys

    Tribal Knowledge: How To Collect & Preserve With Surveys

    There was a Grey’s Anatomy episode where Christina and Teddy were performing an appendectomy and did not know how to finish the procedure; the person who was able to tell them how to finish it was a surgical nurse. This is a good example of tribal knowledge.  Tribal knowledge is held by someone who has…

  • Undercoverage Bias: How to Detect and Eliminate in Online Polls and Forms

    Undercoverage Bias: How to Detect and Eliminate in Online Polls and Forms

    Let’s say you want to know how many people in your city like ice cream, and the only people you interviewed are first graders from a particular school. The result of this survey isn’t accurate or reliable; even if the survey results show that 90% of respondents like ice cream, this doesn’t necessarily mean everyone…

  • Thematic Apperception Test vs. Rorschach: What’s the Difference?

    Thematic Apperception Test vs. Rorschach: What’s the Difference?

    “It’s all about perspective.” No two brains work the exact same way; they can work similarly, but not the same. That’s why we see completely different things or focus on different things when we look at the same image or watch the same TikTok. But it’s not just about perspective, though; it’s also about personality. The…

  • Marimekko Charts: What They Are & How to Interpret

    Marimekko Charts: What They Are & How to Interpret

    The reason people can’t connect with your numbers in sales performance, business development, or marketing meetings is primarily because they are having a hard time processing the information. So, you need a simple but effective way to present the data to them. The first thing to note is that the problem often isn’t the data…

  • Grounded Theory In Survey Research: Ultimate Guide

    Grounded Theory In Survey Research: Ultimate Guide

    Sifting through piles of qualitative feedback can feel overwhelming, especially because there are no numerical trends or patterns. Sure, open-ended feedback provides more context, but that’s only easy to analyze when it’s a few responses. What happens when you have over 100, 1000, 300K, or more?  Grounded theory allows you to gain actionable insights from…

  • What are Packing List Forms- Components + Free Template

    What are Packing List Forms- Components + Free Template

    We all think packing isn’t that big of a deal till it’s time to pack. That’s when suitcases start to fly and items are all over the place, but the main thing you are looking for has suddenly found a unique hiding place that’s out of your reach.  Imagine forgetting your passport and only realizing…

  • How to Use Straw Polls to Boost Engagement on Twitch, Discord, and Reddit

    How to Use Straw Polls to Boost Engagement on Twitch, Discord, and Reddit

    Engagement is not a buzzword for Twitch, Discord, and Reddit; they thrive on it. You have to keep your community fun and engaging, or it will eventually dry up. Straw polls can significantly enhance your engagement and growth by enabling your audience to participate actively and state their preferences. It can also guide your content…

  • What Metrics Should You Track to Measure the Success of Offline Forms?

    What Metrics Should You Track to Measure the Success of Offline Forms?

    Offline forms are built to help you collect data uninterrupted. So, regardless of how remote your location is or how bad your network is, you can collect the information you need and not lose data or customers. Tracking your offline form metrics helps you know how effective your offline conversion is. It helps you know…

  • How to Detect Satisficing Behavior in Your Survey Data

    How to Detect Satisficing Behavior in Your Survey Data

    Satisficing behavior in surveys refers to the tendency of respondents to select the most acceptable or satisfactory answers randomly rather than thinking through the answers before responding. It happens mostly when survey fatigue sets in and a survey is considered or perceived as too long or boring. So respondents skim questions, select random options, or…