Are Researchers a Bunch of Snobs?
Andrew Wiseman asks whether market researchers have become too obsessed with the latest shiny methodology. From AI and gamification to focus groups and telephone interviews, he explores why the best research method is the one that answers the question, not necessarily the one that looks most innovative
Why a 7 in One Market Is Not Always a 7 in Another
Rating scales feel simple. Ask a question, collect a score, compare the results. But as Colin Auton explains, the numbers are not always as straightforward as they appear. From choosing between 5, 7 and 10-point scales to comparing results across international markets, small decisions in research design can have a big impact on how research […]
Is 40 Enough? Why There’s No Magic Number for Sample Size
Anthony Shephard-Williams explores one of the most common questions in research: how many people do we need to speak to? He explains why there is no magic sample size, why bigger is not always better, and how the right approach depends on the decision you need the research to support. One of the questions we […]
Why the First 20 Minutes Matter
Andrew Wiseman reflects on how the opening minutes of a survey, like the first 20 minutes of a football match, can reveal friction points, early signals, and opportunities to optimise quantitative research before it’s too late.