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‘Research’ Means Something Different Now—Here’s Why
If you’ve been on the hunt for a research-related job lately, you’ve probably noticed something odd: job boards are flooded with titles like Research Engineer, Research…
Learn the lingo: Journey mapping
Journey mapping || What is it? A journey map is a visualization of a process someone goes through to accomplish a specific goal. It typically contains actions, emotions, and touch points...
Learn the lingo: Intercept Recruitment
Intercept Recruitment || What is it? Interrupting someone digitally (via pop-up window, chat, banner ad, etc.) or physically (in-person) to answer a few initial screening questions, to assess their potential as a research participant...
Learn the lingo: Intercept Interview/Survey
Intercept Interview/Survey || What is it? Interrupting someone digitally (via pop-up window, chat, banner ad, etc) or physically (in-person), while they are engaged in a specific activity relevant...
Learn the lingo: Primary research
Primary Research || What is it? Primary Research can be a quantitative research and/or qualitative research study commissioned to gather first-hand feedback directly from or…
An AI Transparency Framework?
This week, Josh LaMar, co-founder of Amplinate, published a compelling article exploring a critical question: Should insights professionals disclose when they’re using AI tools …
How to Set Up New Researchers for Success
One of the most common questions I get asked is: “How can I set myself—or the researcher I hire—up for success when starting a new position?” Having worked…
Learn the lingo: Secondary Research
Secondary Research / aka Desk Research || What is it? Research conducted by gathering and reviewing data from existing sources. When you want to gain an understanding about any topic…
Insight vs. Finding
Insights and findings serve different purposes in applied research. Findings provide information, while insights reveal deeper understanding and actionable truths. This checklist will…
My Customized Research Assistant
Imagine when your AI-powered research assistant not only helps you gather and analyze data but also crafts compelling presentations, tracks stakeholder engagement, measures...
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