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Study Design

The first, most critical step in reaching your research goals is study design.  This involves the identification of the right sample, selecting the right methodology, and questionnaire design.  Asking the right question to get the right information is never assumed.  After two decades of question design, we still test every questionnaire to ensure valid, reliable data collection.  Every questionnaire must be long enough to collect vital information but not a question longer than necessary to avoid survey fatigue in respondents.

Questionnaire design is a research skill in which Pioneer has developed specialized expertise.  The design of conversational questions with the proper rating scales to collect valid qualitative and quantitative information requires knowledge of response patterns and human nature.  Over the years, Pioneer has developed the science and art of questionnaire design to minimize bias and ensure confidence in the responses. 

Our research team can assist you in deciding which methodology will be most effective in achieving your research goals.  Methodologies and sample sizes must be designed to encourage participation and provide results at needed confidence levels with acceptable margins of error.  We can advise you and ensure that your research is concise, accurate, and cost effective.  Our survey-design team guides you through each step of the process to ensure the best possible results and your ultimate satisfaction.

 

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