Research is the backbone of society's progress. Without it, there would be no new drugs, tech, etc. Basically, every trace of human progress could grind to a halt. However, research is only as good as ...

Quantitative and qualitative approaches face different challenges and expectations, particularly when it comes to data ...

Qualitative research has lost its way, says Mark Thorpe. Qualitative research has a wonderful heritage, of which it should be immensely proud. It has been used to unwrap some of the most challenging ...

Walt Whitman wrote, “I am large, I contain multitudes.” In qualitative social science, this applies as both a celebration of what makes us human and as a warning of the limitations of using artificial ...

As a researcher who has used a wide variety of methodologies, I understand the importance of acknowledging that we, as researchers, do not pick the methodology; rather, the research question dictates ...

In previous columns, we have discussed using qualitative data for prospecting and profiling your station. Is there a right approach to using qualitative data? When should you use quantitative data ...

Quantitative and qualitative data research are fundamental methodologies for marketers seeking to understand consumer behavior, preferences and trends. Each approach offers unique insights, and ...

In a time of intense societal division, understanding across groups feels frustratingly out of reach. It’s not just differing opinions – we face a deep disconnect in grasping each other’s experiences, ...

Institutional investors face complex decisions—where to allocate capital, which managers to trust, how to weather volatility. These choices can’t rely on instinct alone. They require data, structure, ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. 2020 was a turbulent year for most industries, including the qualitative research industry. Many brands and agencies that had previously ...