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Considerations in quantitative data collection in China: Conducting commercial quantitative research in China presents methodological and cultural issues that either don’t exist or that have already been solved in Western society. Researchers must take heed in this relatively-virgin territory and adapt their strategies to cater to China’s unique circumstances.
The value of consistency auditing of online panels: Using findings from an ongoing study of global online panels, the authors make the case for the importance of understanding the impact of sample sources on market research results.
Software Review: Ruby tabulation software: Pros: • Crosstabs and charts of every kind from large or complex datasets, and so much more • Quick and efficient for a DP specialist to use, with a choice of GUI access and scripting • Push-pull integration with Excel and Power Point for report preparation and automation • Superb proprietary charting to visualize MR data more effectively than in Excel or PowerPoint •Excellent support for managing trackers; Cons: • Interface is bewildering to beginners; a steep learning curve • No simple Web browser interface for end users or to provide clients with portal access to studies; Cost: Full version is $4,800 (USD) for a single-user annual license (allows setup); additional analyst versions are $2,400 (USD). Volume discounts available.
'Do something about PowerPoint!': The authors report on researchers' views of and plans for mixed-mode research, their sources of sample, their preferred distribution modes and what kind of analysis and reporting capabilities they hope software makers will offer them in future releases.
Goldilocks would approve: Just-about-right scales are popular in sensory research but are not without their drawbacks, which this article explores along with the scales’ more beneficial aspects.

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Software Review: Pulsar Web: A review of Pulse Train’s table and charting software
Microtab -- Data editing and cleaning workhorse gets an update: This article reviews the latest update to Microtab, one of the earliest self-drive tabulation products.
CASRO data collection guidelines: The Council of American Survey Research Organizations (CASRO) is the national trade association for commercial survey research firms in the United States. This article details CASRO’s data collection guidelines, including interview training, project briefing, interviewing, supervision, client billing and flexibility.
Data Use: Weighting survey data: Data weighting, or sample balancing, is both under- and misused. This article discusses data weighting, providing descriptions and examples that may foster more effective use of the technique by researchers in a variety of organizations.
Research guides Bell Atlantic Directory marketing: Bell Atlantic uses market research and information support to remain competitive in the challenging Atlantic region. Key to its success is the company’s approach to market information management, which includes data support, validity and reliability assessment and database design and maintenance.