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How can you choose the best research method?

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Choosing the best research method for your marketing strategy can be a daunting task. There are so many options, each with its own strengths and limitations, that it can be hard to decide which one suits your goals, budget, and audience. In this article, we will guide you through some key steps and questions to help you narrow down your choices and find the most effective and reliable way to collect and analyze data for your marketing decisions.

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1 Define your research objectives

Before you dive into the details of different research methods, you need to have a clear idea of what you want to achieve with your research. What are the main questions you want to answer? What are the specific outcomes you expect from your research? How will you use the data to inform your marketing strategy? By defining your research objectives, you can focus your efforts on the most relevant and actionable aspects of your market, customers, competitors, and environment.

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Mike Vannelli

Creative Director @ thinkenvy.com
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Choosing the best research method for your marketing strategy is like choosing the right tool for a DIY project. Surveys are your all-rounder screwdriver, great for getting general insights. Interviews are your precision drill, perfect for in-depth, targeted insights. Observational research is your spirit level, keeping your perspective balanced. And market analysis is your tape measure, giving you the big picture. Remember, just like you wouldn't use a hammer to fit a screw, the right tool (or research method) will depend on the task at hand. Happy DIY-ing!

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Thomas (Tom) Andersson

Principal Analyst, Founder @ STIQ Ltd | Open Source Market Research, Supply Chain Tech, Warehouse Automation, Robotics, AI
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Have a conversation with some of your trusted customers to get an idea of why they use your products, software, services, etc. and you may be able to glean some initial ideas for your research or what to focus on if you want to do focus groups, etc. to determine your approach and strategy.

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2 Choose your research approach

Once you have your research objectives, you need to choose between two broad types of research approaches: quantitative and qualitative. Quantitative research involves collecting and analyzing numerical data, such as surveys, experiments, or analytics, to measure and compare variables, such as customer satisfaction, conversion rates, or market share. Qualitative research involves collecting and analyzing non-numerical data, such as interviews, focus groups, or observations, to explore and understand behaviors, motivations, opinions, or experiences. Both approaches have their advantages and disadvantages, depending on your research objectives, resources, and context. For example, quantitative research can provide more generalizable and objective results, but it may miss some nuances and insights that qualitative research can capture. Qualitative research can provide more in-depth and rich data, but it may be more subjective and difficult to analyze and generalize. You may also choose to combine both approaches in a mixed-methods research, which can offer a more comprehensive and balanced perspective.

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3 Select your research method

Once you have decided on your research approach, you need to select the specific research method that best fits your needs and preferences. There are many different research methods available, each with its own purpose, design, and procedure. Surveys are a quantitative method that involves asking a large sample of respondents a set of standardized questions to gather data on their characteristics, preferences, attitudes, or behaviors. Experiments are another quantitative method that involves manipulating one or more variables to observe the effects on another variable. Interviews are a qualitative method that involves conducting one-on-one conversations with a small sample of participants to elicit their thoughts, feelings, stories, or experiences. Focus groups are also a qualitative method that involves facilitating a group discussion with a small sample of participants to generate ideas, feedback, or opinions. Lastly, observations are a qualitative method that involves watching and recording the behaviors or interactions of a sample of participants to analyze their patterns, meanings, or contexts. Each of these methods has its own advantages and disadvantages; surveys may suffer from low response rates or bias while experiments may be costly or complex to conduct. Interviews may be time-consuming or biased while focus groups may be influenced by groupthink or dominance. Observations may be intrusive, subjective, or unreliable.

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Manish R.

5 years in BizOps - GTM Strategy, Revenue Operations | MBA @ Babson & ESADE | SQL, Tableau
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There are several other research methods that can be considered. Case studies involve in-depth analysis of a single individual, group, or event to gain a comprehensive understanding of the subject. Content analysis involves systematically analyzing and interpreting the content of texts, such as documents, articles, or social media posts, to identify patterns or themes. Mixed methods research combines quantitative and qualitative approaches to provide a more comprehensive understanding of a research question. Choosing the appropriate research method requires careful consideration of the research goals, resources available, and ethical considerations.

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4 Evaluate your research method

Finally, after you have selected your research method, you need to evaluate its suitability and feasibility for your research objectives. To do this, consider criteria such as validity, reliability, generalizability, and ethicality. Validity is about how well the method measures what it intends to measure. Reliability is about consistency and stability of the method. Generalizability is about how applicable and representative the method is. Ethicality is about respect and responsibility towards participants. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, so be clear, systematic, and flexible in your research process. Use the data to inform and improve your marketing decisions.

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Anna Bravington

Supporting and Upskilling Business Owners ?? Coaching & Training For Founders ?? Innovation Director @ Oxford Innovation ?? Telegraph NatWest 100 Female Entrepreneurs To Watch ?? Ask Me About My Favourite Biscuit ??
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Checking that the research you get back is unbiased is key. Ask yourself whether you're seeing the full picture. A while ago, I worked with a company that had taken a survey and discovered that its customers wanted to shop online more, so they pivoted their business to reflect this. So why did they suddenly start to lose business? I helped them take a step back, so we could see what was going wrong. It turns out that the data was biased. They'd done an online survey & had forgotten about the in-store shoppers that might not be online or uncomfortable filling in a survey online. Those store-only customers felt they were getting a reduced service or being pushed into shopping online, so they abandoned the business for a competitor.

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5 Here’s what else to consider

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1 Define your research objectives

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3 Select your research method

4 Evaluate your research method

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