Research-grade methodology, end to end
Our six-stage research framework combines rigorous academic methodology with AI-powered scale. Every study follows a documented, auditable process.
Six stages, fully documented
1. Research Design
Collaborative design phase with methodology consultants who match your research objectives to the optimal approach, sample structure, and analysis plan.
2. Sampling & Recruitment
Statistically rigorous sample design with quota controls, stratification, and multi-source panel blending for representative coverage.
3. Survey Fielding
Real-time fielding with adaptive quotas, automated quality checks, and live response monitoring across all markets simultaneously.
4. Quality Control
Automated quality screening with AI fraud detection, attention verification, and open-end quality scoring applied to every response.
5. Analysis & Weighting
Multi-stage statistical analysis with appropriate weighting (rim, propensity, or hybrid), significance testing, and driver modelling.
6. Reporting & Delivery
Automated report generation with AI-written insights, interactive dashboards, and formatted data exports in your preferred format.
Right method for the research question
Census-Representative
Quota-controlled sampling matched to census demographics for population-level insights.
Stratified Random
Population divided into homogeneous subgroups before random sampling within each stratum.
Snowball Sampling
Respondent-driven recruitment for hard-to-reach populations and niche B2B audiences.
Intercept Sampling
Real-time recruitment on websites, apps, and digital platforms for in-context research.
Panel-Based
Pre-recruited, profiled, and quality-scored panel members for fast, reliable fieldwork.
Hybrid Blending
Multi-source blending of panel, river, and client lists for optimal coverage and representativity.
How we verify every response
Attention Checks
Embedded trap questions and instructional manipulation checks to verify respondent engagement.
Speeding Detection
Minimum time thresholds per question block with adaptive flagging for speed-through behaviour.
Straight-Lining
Pattern detection for non-differentiation in grid and matrix questions.
Bot & AI Detection
Multi-signal classifier to flag automated, AI-generated, and professional survey-taker responses.
Consistency Scoring
Cross-question logic checks and test-retest reliability scoring for data integrity.
Open-End NLP
Natural language processing to score verbatim responses for coherence, relevance, and originality.
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