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Field Methodologies

Deploying the optimal mix of qualitative depth and quantitative scale tailored to your target audience.

Quantitative Methodologies

Statistical sampling designed for numerical certainty, hypothesis testing, and trend extrapolation.

  • CAWI (Online Surveys): Device-responsive web interviewing across global panels.
  • CATI (Telephone): Multilingual centralized call center execution with call recording.
  • CAPI (Tablet Intercepts): On-site personal interviewing in retail, events, and trade shows.
  • Mobile In-the-Moment: Instant mobile surveys capturing real-time shopping experiences.

Qualitative Methodologies

Exploratory research probing non-conscious motivations, emotional triggers, and unarticulated user needs.

  • Focus Groups (Online & Facility): Moderated group dynamics exposing brand perceptions.
  • In-Depth Interviews (IDIs): 1-on-1 executive & physician deep-dive conversations.
  • Digital Ethnography: Video journals and asynchronous mobile diary studies over 7-30 days.
  • Online Bulletin Boards (MROCs): Multi-day online community discussions with multimedia tasks.