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This course is for marketers, product managers, and entrepreneurs who need to make data-driven decisions without a large research budget. In a world of constant change, the ability to quickly gather and understand customer feedback is a critical advantage. This course provides the essential skills to design and launch effective surveys that deliver clear, actionable insights in hours, not weeks.
You will learn to distinguish between qualitative and quantitative research, understanding when to explore the "why" and when to measure the "how many." We'll explore how industry leaders like Netflix and Starbucks use simple surveys to drive multi-million dollar decisions and maintain customer loyalty. Step-by-step, you will learn to construct a well-designed survey using a common digital tool, focusing on crafting clear questions and capturing the demographic data that is crucial for market segmentation. By the end of this course, you will be able to move from a business question to a live survey with confidence, empowering you to gather targeted market intelligence on demand.
This module empowers learners to confidently gather customer insights through well-designed surveys. It begins by establishing the core difference between qualitative and quantitative research, showing how brands like Netflix and Airbnb use both to succeed. Learners then get a practical, step-by-step guide to building a survey, from choosing question types to writing for clarity. The module culminates in a hands-on project where learners create and justify their own five-question survey, solidifying their ability to turn business questions into actionable data.
What's included
2 videos2 readings2 assignments
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2 videos•Total 13 minutes
Why Netflix Doesn't Guess•7 minutes
Google Forms: A Practical Walkthrough•6 minutes
2 readings•Total 18 minutes
The Two Sides of Insight: Qualitative vs. Quantitative•8 minutes
The Question-Crafter's Toolbox•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 45 minutes
Hands-On Learning: Refining and Justifying a Survey•15 minutes
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