Beyond Surveys: Video Research & Shop Alongs in Market Research

Shop-alongs, a critical component in market research, are observational research techniques where researchers accompany participants during their shopping journey. This method allows researchers to gain a deep understanding of consumers' shopping behaviours, preferences, and decision-making processes. By observing customers in a natural shopping environment, researchers can gather insights that are often unattainable through traditional survey methods.

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Enhancing Healthcare Insights: Exploring New Avenues for Understanding Patient-Caregiver Dynamics

In today's healthcare landscape, patient and caregiver experiences hold valuable insights for enhancing the quality of care. While traditional research methods like focus groups and interviews have their merits, alternative approaches are emerging as powerful tools to capture real-time moments and perspectives. This blog post explores the significance of patient-caregiver dynamics in healthcare improvements and delves into innovative research methods such as Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) and Video Diaries.

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Understanding Employee Experience: Exploring Alternative Research Methodologies

In the pursuit of understanding and improving the employee experience, organisations are turning to alternative research methodologies. This blog explores video diaries, ecological momentary assessment (EMA), and participatory action research as innovative approaches to capturing real-time employee experiences. These methods provide authentic insights, uncover hidden issues, and foster collaboration, ultimately leading to a more engaged and satisfied workforce. By leveraging the findings, organisations can drive positive changes and create a thriving work environment.

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Research Grants: Tips for Overcoming the Funding Challenges in Academic Research

Academic research relies on securing vital research grants to drive innovation, scientific progress, and address societal challenges. However, obtaining funding poses challenges such as intense competition, stringent criteria, and limited opportunities. This comprehensive article offers valuable tips to overcome these obstacles and maximise the chances of securing research grants. It also provides additional guides and a curated list of reputable funding agencies to support postgraduates and early career researchers on their academic journey. Propel your research career forward by navigating the funding landscape effectively and contributing to knowledge advancement.

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Participatory Action Research: A Guide for Researchers

Discover the power of Participatory Action Research (PAR) in empowering communities and driving social change. In this insightful blog, we explore the essence of PAR, its applications, and the remarkable benefits it brings. Uncover the significance of qualitative research methods and the pivotal role of trust between researchers and participants. Learn how platforms like Indeemo foster trust, enabling open communication and co-creation of knowledge. Join the journey towards inclusive and transformative research practices.

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The Power of Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) and Real-Time Data Collection

Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) has become a leading methodological approach in both academic and healthcare research. In this blog post, we present EMA as a flexible yet robust technique for understanding real world behaviours and experiences. By understanding the types of EMA that can be used for research design, you can gain an abundance of richness in qualitative data that is underpinned by real-time (aka in the moment) data collection

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Obtaining Ethical Approval for Academic Research: Things to Consider

Discover essential considerations for successfully navigating the ethics approval process in academic research. Prioritise ethics alongside research design, demonstrate risk-to-benefit ratio, ensure data protection with reliable tools like Indeemo, and provide clear instructions for appropriate data collection. Uphold participant rights, foster responsible research practices, and navigate the ethics approval process with integrity.

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Choosing the Right Data Collection Tool for Research Ops: How Indeemo can Help

In this article, we cover the role of a research ops toolkit, whilst also outlining practical tips for improving your research operations. This blog offers insights for streamlining your research process and maximising efficiency. Whether you're a seasoned researcher, a research ops manager, or just starting out, this blog is a must-read for anyone looking to procure the right tool for their team.

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The Research Ops Toolkit: Optimising Research with an Efficient Tool Ecosystem

In this article, we cover the role of a research ops toolkit, whilst also outlining practical tips for improving your research operations. This blog offers insights for streamlining your research process and maximising efficiency. Whether you're a seasoned researcher, a research ops manager, or just starting out, this blog is a must-read for anyone looking to procure the right tool for their team.

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Streamlining Research As You Scale: A Beginners Guide to Research Ops

Research ops, which stands for research operations, refers to the practice of applying operational rigour to research processes. By doing this, research teams can increase the efficiency, consistency, and impact of their research efforts. Organisations that conduct a lot of research, such as user research, market research, or data analysis, can benefit greatly from research ops.

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Tips and Strategies for longitudinal Customer Closeness and Continuous Discovery Research communities

One thing we’re certain of at Indeemo is that, given the accelerating rate of change, it is increasingly critical for brands to create a culture of Continuous Discovery and implement longitudinal research programs that get them closer to their customers / users. Having a panel of research participants available over a sustained period of time allows you to quickly assign tasks / ask questions as they arise and be more agile in your research.

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The need for context: why our clients use Digital Ethnography as an alternative to Market Research Online Communities

In this article we explore how Digital Ethnography tools are becoming a preferred alternative to Market Research Online Communities (MROCs) for some of our clients. They value the intimacy of engaging participants privately and the in-the-moment, multi context richness that smartphone enabled video helps them capture.

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Using In-the-Moment Research to understand Consumer Behaviours and Attitudes Towards Sustainability

Clients across every industry and sector are investing heavily into researching all aspects of sustainability. In the past 12 months, we have supported research into everything from E-Vehicle Customer Journey Research to Gen Z sustainability attitudes to waste disposal behaviours, to researching vitamins and supplements, to designing behaviour change interventions for transport modal shifts.

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