fyi- some sites I’ve visited & found useful. Perhaps you will too.
NB: I’ve found no issues or bugs with any of these, but can’t guarantee the links will operate forever – pls ‘comment’ if one’s misbehaving, and I’ll fix /delete it. Thanks!
Want to join a Research Panel?
These are from, imo, reputable firms:
as part of SSI
https://www.surveysampling.com/contact/join-a-panel/
and as part of Ipsos
or Microsoft
https://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/marketing_research/
or Forum Research
https://www.forumresearch.com/join.asp
or Shoppers Voice
https://www.shoppersvoice.ca/faq/
or become part of Nielsen HomeScan..
https://www.homescan.ca/panel/CA/EN/Login.htm
Audit Data!
These are imo the nation’s 2 leading audit data providers in CPG etc
http://www.nielsen.com/ca/en.html
Get On the Bus!
Need quick turnaround for a few standard format questions for mass audience? “Omnibus”-style services: very handy at times. Several available, however, this is one I’ve dealt with longest (going waaaaay back)
Standards!
As all my students know, I view the MRIA site as essential for any practitioner and a fine source of updates on guidelines and of course the 10 Core Principles
I recommend the CORE-TCPS tutorial to ensure students and practitioners of research recognize the gravity of their role- it outlines several unfortunate real cases that show why professionals tend to urge ‘less rushed, more careful’ research implementation. It’s our own version of ‘Do No Harm’ – keep clients from harm AND research subjects (respondents/participants) from any and all risk of possible harm- eg financial, career, reputation, emotional or physical.
Other Research Sources & Videos!
A site with lots of videos and keynote speakers
http://market-research.alltop.com/