The following blog post was written by Mark Dengler, President & Owner of RMS. Over the past several years, the market research industry has sought to identify relevant consumer data and turn that into decision-making, informational knowledge for clients. However, no longer is it sufficient to simply analyze data and answer questions like “Are my Read more

The following blog post was written by Josh Elander, Research Associate at RMS. A manufacturer recently partnered with RMS to conduct research on two separate flooring products. The key objectives of the research were to obtain feedback on new product prototypes, as well as learn more from consumers about the overall decision-making process for each Read more

The following post was written by Maggy Stewart, Graphic Designer & Marketing Coordinator at RMS. View the infographic here. Picking up ‘Great’ vibrations: majority of Central New Yorkers enjoyed the new layout and are most excited for The Beach Boys—and (gasp) there’s a new favorite food, RMS NY State Fair survey shows. According to a Read more

The following blog post was written by Maggy Stewart, Graphic Designer & Marketing Coordinator at RMS. Years ago, customer service got a little shifty. It wasn’t uncommon that you found yourself trying to communicate your billing issues via keypad and automated telephone systems. It also wasn’t uncommon to find yourself treated as just another number Read more

The following blog post was written by Josh Elander, Research Associate at RMS. Data is everywhere these days. It’s nearly impossible not to encounter at least one form of it in the business world on a regular basis, whether you’re a client or market research supplier. But not all data is created equal – primary Read more

Summer’s here and the time is right: Central New Yorkers are ready to face the music, RMS ViewPoint Poll Shows.  According to a recent poll of Central New Yorkers conducted by Research & Marketing Strategies, Inc. (RMS) ViewPoint, 83 percent of individuals plan to go to a concert this summer. Thirty percent of Central New Read more

At RMS, we are frequently asked by our clients what kind of response rate they can expect from their survey research, or after the fact, if the survey response they did receive was “good.” Usually, the most honest answer we can give to those questions is “It depends.” The truth is that survey response rates are Read more

Thinking about using a research panel in Syracuse NY, Central NY, or Upstate, NY? The Bunker lists out 5 benefits and 5 concerns to think about before you do.

It’s the final day of Scale Week and what better than to give you 6 tips on what else? Scales.

Today, we put together some scaling errors and ways in which scales should not be used. These problems can lead to biased results, unintentional participant error and/or improper analysis.