Market research interview

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Market research interview

A market research interview is a method used to gather information directly from a respondent, helping researchers understand opinions, behaviours, motivations, and experiences. Interviews can take many forms depending on the research objectives and context:

  • Short interviews: Conducted on the street or in-store to capture immediate feedback.

  • In-depth interviews: One-on-one sessions designed to explore topics thoroughly, often lasting 30–60 minutes or longer.

  • Telephone interviews: Also known as CATI (Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing), useful for reaching a wide or dispersed audience.

  • Focus group discussions: Group interviews where several respondents discuss a topic under the guidance of a moderator.

Market research interviews can be structured, following a strict questionnaire, semi-structured, allowing some flexibility, or unstructured, focusing on open-ended discussion.

DJS Research use interviews as a key tool in both qualitative and quantitative research, tailoring the approach to the client’s objectives and ensuring responses are accurate, actionable, and relevant.

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