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This course is designed for aspiring and current professionals who want to master the art and science of market research. You will learn to move beyond basic questionnaires and create sophisticated, user-centric surveys that deliver high-quality, actionable data. The curriculum focuses on two critical skill sets: Designing efficient survey instruments with branching logic to maximize respondent engagement and completion rates, and applying rigorous statistical analysis to uncover the stories hidden within your data.
Through a blend of real-world case studies, expert-led videos, and hands-on activities, you will learn how to architect survey flows, formulate unambiguous questions, and pilot your designs for success. You will then dive into data analysis, using in-browser tools to perform chi-square tests and interpret p-values to identify statistically significant relationships. By the end of this course, you will not only be able to build a professional-grade survey but also translate your quantitative findings into a clear, compelling narrative that drives strategic business decisions. This course equips you with the end-to-end skills to turn market feedback into a competitive advantage.
This module lays the foundation for creating effective surveys that respondents actually want to complete. You will explore the critical role of user-centered design and learn how to structure a survey with branching logic to create a smooth, personalized experience. Through real-world examples and hands-on practice, you will learn to architect the survey's flow, write clear questions, and pilot your instrument to ensure that it gathers high-quality data efficiently.
What's included
3 videos3 readings2 assignments
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3 videos•Total 18 minutes
The Amazon Model: Winning with Customer Feedback•7 minutes
Anatomy of a High-Completion Survey•5 minutes
How to Architect and Build with Branching Logic•6 minutes
3 readings•Total 23 minutes
Foundations of Effective Survey Design: Logic and Clear Questions•8 minutes
A Practical Guide to Piloting Your Survey•8 minutes
Career Spotlight: The Survey Design Specialist•7 minutes
2 assignments•Total 20 minutes
Hands-On Learning: Design a Survey Instrument with Branching Logic•15 minutes
Knowledge Check: Refining a Flawed Survey•5 minutes
Statistical Association Analysis in Survey Data
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
This module transitions from survey creation to data interpretation. You will learn how to extract meaningful, statistically-backed insights from your survey results. The focus is on applying the chi-square test to identify significant relationships between variables, moving beyond simple observations to data-driven conclusions. You will practice importing data, running tests, and, most importantly, translating complex statistical outputs into clear and actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
What's included
2 videos2 readings3 assignments
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2 videos•Total 13 minutes
When Polls Miss the Mark: The Stakes of Statistical Analysis•5 minutes
How to Run and Interpret a Chi-Square Test•8 minutes
2 readings•Total 15 minutes
A Guide to the Chi-Square Test and p-Values•8 minutes
From p-Value to Presentation: Telling a Data Story•7 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Hands-On Learning: Analyze Survey Data Using a Chi-Square Test•15 minutes
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