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  2006 - Volume 3
   
 

Expanded Ethical Code - May 14, 2006
In this issue you'll find a tool that lets you convert anything to anything, an introduction to qualitative research, and an endless supply of free crossword puzzle fun.

 

Meeting of the Minds, or Methods - April 14, 2006
In this issue you'll find a tool that lets you convert anything to anything, an introduction to qualitative research, and an endless supply of free crossword puzzle fun.

  2005 - Volume 2
   
 

Introduction to Qualitative Research - October 21, 2005
In this issue you'll find a tool that lets you convert anything to anything, an introduction to qualitative research, and an endless supply of free crossword puzzle fun.

 

What To Expect From a Research Vendor - September 26, 2005
In this issue you'll find some instruction on making sure you get what you expect from your research vendor, an overview of data entry services, and a silly game called Catch 33.

 

Know Your Competition - October 30, 2005
In this issue you'll find an article about using research to know your competition, an overview of field and tab services, and a simple game of gems and mirrors.

 

Call Center Agent Authority - July 27, 2005
In this issue you'll find some primary research data on call center agent authority, some thoughts on on-site surveys, and a single question quiz on how well you know your money.

 

Launch a Successful Project - July 7, 2005
In this issue you'll find some ideas about how to launch a successful market research project, an introduction to mail-based research, and a web site that has something to do with shadows and reaching and . . . you’ll have to take a look for yourself.

 

Consumer Expenditure Survey - June 13, 2005
In this issue you'll find a bookmark to the Consumer Expenditure Survey, an introduction to The Survey Lab at Portland Research Group, and bike riding fun.

 

Introduction to CATI - March 14, 2005
In this issue you'll find a case study about managing an outsourced call center, an introduction to CATI, and a funny little game called cyrkam airtos.

 

Quantitative Research Defined - February 28, 2005
In this issue you'll find an incredible resource of public opinion, a definition of quantitative research, and a game you’ll wish you could have played before taking driver’s ed.

 

A Comprehensive Qualitative Research Site? - February 01, 2005
In this issue you'll find a great qualitative research site with loads of information, a research profile, and an adventure or two.

 

Why Do New Business Ventures Fail? - January 14, 2005
In this issue you'll find an article about new business ventures, an overview of Direct Marketing Impact Analysis and a play off the old-school game, "hang-man."

  2004 - Volume 1
 

Understanding Customer Change - September 30, 2004
In this issue you'll find an article about customer changes, some insights to managing a research provider, a link to a US fact-finding agency, and a great, end-of- September diversion.

 

20 Questions to ask a Pollster - September 15, 2004
In this issue you'll find 20 questions to ask the pollsters, a quick research finding, how to manage open-ended questions, and where to find music in the most unlikely places.

 

An Overview of Online Research - August 18, 2004
In today's issue you'll find a great overview of online research, a b2b research case study, an intro to the US Census, and an introduction to Sally.

 

How to Mange Sample Bias - July 21, 2004
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n this issue you'll find an article about ads, a quick tip on sample bias, the mother of all research archives, and a past-time known simply as, "fishing for squirrels".

 

Market Research for the Small Business - June 30, 2004
In today's issue you'll find a great article on market research for the small business, a case study on reaching 18 to 24 year olds, the glossary of all market research glossaries, and the solution for corporate enthusiasm.

 

Customer Contact Loyalty Data - June 17, 2004
In today's issue you'll find that one man's trash IS another's treasure, contact loyalty data, MR training resources, and a site that's just plain silly (and that's why we like it).

 

Beer Research - May 28, 2004
In this issue you'll find that beer needs research too, a tech firm case study, an information treasure-trove, and a copter game you can use to win the respect of your peers.

 

The Regrets of a Famous Author - May 14, 2004
In this issue you'll find the regrets of a famous author, a quick "manage your supplier" tip, a link to a fantastic online forum, and a site on numbers you'll find both baffling and intriguing.

 

Bad Research - April 30, 2004
In this issue you'll find a good article on bad research, data from a recent study, a useful statistical site to bookmark, and a catapult game you'll hate us for sharing.

 
 

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