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Go On-line?
 

On-line research methods involve some important costs and benefits.  Several factors should be considered.

The State of the Art, Scope, and Technology is constantly changing.  We should consider the facts that:

bulletBasic research processes remain the same
bulletDocumentation is enhanced
bulletIncentives are still used
bulletInteractive surveys may be more secure than traditional methods
bulletNonverbal cues may or may not be missed
bulletOn-line demographics are expanding
bulletOn-line usage is increasing
bulletResponse rate may be higher
bulletResults collection may quicker
bulletScope of participants can be international
bulletSome costs will be lower
bulletTechnical issues abound

Some important concerns include:

bulletAuthentication of participants
bulletData control can be an issue
bulletEnvironment is not as controllable
bulletEthical recruitment may be a challenge
bulletEthical issues must be monitored
bulletModerator - Facilitator skill level is higher
bulletPossible biases
bulletPrivacy and the use of Cookies
bulletSecurity concerns
bulletSome results may not be projectable

 

Standard methods include:

bulletBulletin Boards
bulletDownload data
bulletE-mail
bulletFixed Formats
bulletInteractive
bulletOn-line Surveys
bulletWeb Forms

 

We collaboratively work with our clients to examine the advantages and disadvantages of the methods and processes to be used.

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