Research Bytes


This page contains links to short articles from our action line newsletter. They are not meant to be definitive statements of methodology, but do attempt to articulate our views about research methods and practice in summary form. We welcome your comments--and business!

Statistical Issues
 
How and why samples are weighted
 "Sample Balancing" as a specific type of weighting procedure
 Margins of error
 When predictors in regression are correlated (multicollinearity)
 Classifying people into segments

Measurement Issues
 The theory of attitude measurement
 Value of composite scales
 Brand valence, as feelings about brands are inherently positive or negative
 Pitfalls in measuring brand image

Research Design
 On experimental/test designs
 Dumb questions
 Another approach to price sensitivity
 Getting at brand personality
 Why scientific segmentation is so elusive

Research Practice
 Saying "no" to clients
 Keeping your trust



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