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Survey Straightlining: Definition, Implications & Mitigation
Introduction Survey straight lining occurs when the respondents of a survey in haste, select the same response every time. Straight-lining happens in surveys when the respondents are bored, mentally stressed, and no longer feel motivated to keep responding to the survey. So, what causes straight-lining and how can it be detected in a survey? This…
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13 Best QuestionPro Alternatives 2023
QuestionPro is a survey platform that allows users to create and customize surveys for market research and experience management. It’s one of the most popular survey platforms for concept testing, as well as customer and employee experience research. However, QuestionPro may not the best option for you for several reasons. Sure, it’s easy to set…
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The Bandwagon Effect: Meaning & Implications For Online Polling
Cognitive biases are not inherently bad; they help us make split-second decisions by leveraging the opinions of others, but they are often prone to error. The bandwagon effect is a cognitive bias that influences what people do and say. It’s also known as herd mentality; it happens when people adopt behaviors and opinions because everyone…
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Statistical Analysis Software: A Guide For Social Researchers
Introduction Social research is a complex endeavor. It takes a lot of time, energy, and resources to gather data, analyze and present it, and write up a report. Often, researchers use statistical analysis software to make their work easier because the ability to analyze data and create a report is an important skill for any…
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Tourist Survey: What It Is, Tips & Examples
Introduction A tourist survey helps you to gather relevant information quickly. The data gathered in this survey is mainly sourced from tourists and people who have traveled widely for leisure. Tourist surveys are an effective way to gain insight into the kind of people that visit your location, frequently. This way, you can predict future…
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What is Executive Interviewing? Surveying B2B Leaders
Introduction The focus of market research surveys is to reach decision-makers from all works of life. These decision-makers who are sometimes household consumers or corporate professionals can be hard to reach. This is where executive interviewing, a concept based on surveying top-level business professionals comes into play. Due to the high-demand environment where these executives work, their…
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Chi-Square Test in Surveys: What Is It & How to Calculate
The Chi-Square test is a statistical test that is commonly used in surveys to determine whether there is a significant difference between the expected and observed frequencies in one or more categories. It is widely used in research to test the relationships between categorical variables, primarily for comparing the distribution of responses to various questions…
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How Long Should a Survey Be? What the Research Says
Introduction Many people have encountered the problem of respondents dropping out of a survey midstream. When this happens, you may lose valuable information about your target audience and the effectiveness of your marketing efforts. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to prevent this from happening. In this article, we’ll discuss how long should…
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Surveys vs Censuses: Know The Differences
Introduction If you’re collecting data, you’ve probably heard the terms “survey” and “census.” But do you know how they differ? Surveys and censuses are two different methods for gathering data about a population. These two terms often get confused, but they have major differences that you should know about if you’re planning on using one…
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17 Best PR Tools To Consider in 2022
Introduction PR tools have evolved rapidly in the last five years. Now, more than ever, it’s important to take a step back and consider how you’re going to use these tools to reach your goals. PR tools are one of the most important things you can use to grow your business. They’re a great way…