MRQUAL BLOG
Examples of our hybrid qual-quant online survey approach
Will the British public use a deposit return scheme?
We conducted a qualitative survey, in which we asked respondents whether they would prefer to use a deposit return scheme or continue with their current practice regarding disposing of their used bottles and cans. Most respondents preferred to continue with their current practice.
Is plant-based meat a growth opportunity?
Many people seem to think that plant-based meat market is set for growth. But we disagree, based on our research with consumers about it.
What is a usage and attitude study?
A usage and attitude study is a type of online survey. It is designed to help brands to understand how, when, where and why their products are used, and by whom.
Is the UK eco-conscious grocery market really growing?
We have undertaken research with 300 UK grocery shoppers, asking them about the factors that are important to them when buying fruit or vegetables. The results suggest that only a small proportion of these shoppers could be described as “eco-conscious”. This brings into question whether the eco-conscious market is as large as claimed. And that makes the question of whether this market is growing somewhat moot.
Outlook for the UK plant-based meat market 2024
We asked 50 UK grocery shoppers about their thoughts on plant-based meat. In this article we summarise what they said, and what this means for the UK market for plant-based meat in 2024 and beyond.
Brand Market Position: Strategies, Insights, and Research
Brand market position is vital for business success. Research reveals key strategies like consistency, consumer perception, and differentiation. Explore how data analytics plays a pivotal role in enhancing brand positioning, keeping your business ahead in the competitive landscape.
3 ways verbatim answers add quality to survey results
Nowadays, open-ended questions can produce great quality verbatim results, thanks to advances in online survey software. In this article we look at how such results can enhance the quality of survey results.
What is the right sample size in quantitative research?
It can be difficult to know the right sample size for any particular survey. In this article we give a practical and consistent way to make this decision.
A simple survey sample size calculator
This easy-to-use sample size calculator will help you to determine the appropriate number of respondents for your next survey.
What UK consumers really think about gene-edited foods
What do UK consumers feel about the use of gene-editing in food products? We decided to find out, by running an exploratory online qualitative research study with 50 grocery shoppers from around the UK.
How consumers think about “use by” and “best before” for yoghurt
In April 2022 it was reported that the Co-op would be changing use by dates to best before dates on all its own-brand yoghurts.
Consumer reaction to the sunflower oil shortage
In late May 2022, the market research team at Deepr Insight conducted an in-depth study, using our virtual moderation methodology, with 60 shoppers.
How to undertake a brand awareness survey in 5 easy steps
In this article we run through the practical steps of designing, setting up and running a brand awareness survey.
MRQual will be speaking at AURA’s Innovation event on 26 November 2020
We are thrilled to have been invited to speak on 26th November with the AURA member community on the subject of our new digital qualitative-at-scale methodology, Deepr.
Add qual colour, nuance and depth to your quant research
Answers to open-ended questions in online surveys can produce valuable insights in respondents’ own words, which add colour and a human voice to the results. However, often they can be disappointing, repetitive or appear throw away or low engagement.
Three ways to run packaging research without classic face-to-face focus groups
With the current disruption to the qual world, it’s not looking feasible to do focus groups for packaging research in the near future. However, various online research methods are an increasingly viable alternative.
Brand awareness survey questions: a simple (but complete) guide
When designing a brand awareness survey, there are various questions that typically need to be included in the questionnaire.