What is Random Sampling?
Using a random sample is the most critical aspect in obtaining unbiased survey data. Learn more about random sampling in this resource.
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Using a random sample is the most critical aspect in obtaining unbiased survey data. Learn more about random sampling in this resource.
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Race and ethnicity are standard demographic questions, which all too often are asked out of habit. Typically, when a client asks me, "What is the best way to ask about race?" my response is simple: "Don't." They typically respond, "But I have to." From…
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Quantitative market research provides hard data that can be extrapolated to a larger population, using proven statistical techniques.Qualitative market research, on the other hand, seeks to provide narrative, the story behind the story that illuminates…
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If open-ended questions are easy to write but hard to analyze, then closed-ended questions can be hard to write but easy to analyze. Learn more here.
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The Net Promoter Score , popularized by Fred Reichheld in his book The Ultimate Question: Driving Good Profits and True Growth , is one of the simplest loyalty measures. Customers are asked "How likely is it that you would recommend us to a friend or…
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David Lyon of Aurora Market Modeling is a regular presenter at the American Marketing Association’s annual Applied Research Methods conference, teaching a class on “Survey-based Approaches to Pricing Research”. He begins his class with a discussion of…
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Gallup developed its Q12 benchmark specifically to correlate its measure of employee engagement to worker productivity, customer loyalty and sales growth (see this Walker Information correlation between employee satisfaction and customer satisfaction…
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We survey samples of a target population when we can’t afford to survey every single member of that population. Face it: censuses are expensive.
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In "A Historical Perspective of Employee Engagement: An Emerging Definition", Michael Bradley Shuck and Karen K. Wollard study the evolution of the term employee engagement and synthesize a possible consensus definition. Why is employee engagement an…
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The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) is the most well known national customer satisfaction index model, a type of economic indicator that assesses the overall satisfaction of consumers in a country. The ACSI is compiled by the National Quality…
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The ACSI Score is just one of five multi-item scales that make up the expanded model of the American Customer Satisfaction Index. Each multi-item scale represents a different aspect of customer attitudes: Customer Expectations, Perceived Overall Quality…
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Many great research tools are available for conducting pricing research: Willingness to Pay – Consider simply asking respondents “How much would you be willing to pay for this?” when first researching pricing for a new product or service category…
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One of the most frequent mistakes I see when reviewing questionnaires are poorly written scales. Novice survey authors often create their own scale rather than using the appropriate common scale. It's hard to write a good scale; instead you are better…
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When creating a survey, you may be wondering how to tackle age ranges. Learn more by reading this resource from Verint.
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In online surveys, you should use demographic and firmographic questions to profile respondents and their organizations. See some real-world examples here.
It’s time for round two. Part 1 of this blog discussed the similarities between back offices and manufacturing production lines—underscoring the importance of applying manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to back offices. Let’s dive in more. Management…
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As the guardians of so much wealth, financial institutions have always been a target for thieves, fraudsters and others trying to make a quick buck. Today’s smaller banks as well as large conglomerates are collecting, safeguarding and processing funds…
Today customers have more ways than ever to engage with and obtain products and services. Disruptive competitive forces dictate that only the operationally excellent survive, requiring businesses to map out their customer’s journey and maximize the customer…
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By their nature, corrections facilities are in the security business. Video surveillance works every day in jails and prisons across the country contributing to the safety and effectiveness of operations. Let's look at five major challenges in the corrections…
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People-counting technology has long been used at airports, event venues, retail stores and more. But traditional people-counting systems come with numerous limitations, leading many end-users to look for a solution that goes beyond 1-2-3. Most people…
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Although people may not think about it often, most would probably agree that the energy infrastructure is fundamental to their lives. It fuels the economy and keeps life moving forward. Therefore, the energy infrastructure is uniquely critical—which is…
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Back in April, Verint announced our integrated audio and video intelligence platform that provides command, control and communications centers, as well as public safety answering points (PSAPs), with a unified application interface to investigate incidents…
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Verint is pleased to announce that it continues to be recognized for its market leadership around the world. Global industry analyst and consultancy firm Frost & Sullivan recently named Verint its 2013 Asia Pacific Contact Center Applications Vendor of…
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The customer service landscape is changing rapidly. Today’s customers have a variety of channels to go to for help, such as the contact center, company website or live chat with a customer service agent. More than ever before, customers are opting to…
Two Verint subject matter experts—Brian Koma, vice president, research, enterprise feedback management practice leader, and Harish Kelath, practice director, back office WFO, Asia Pacific—presented at last week’s Insurance China 2013 in Shanghai.
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