Research background Senior Americans over the age of 65 are severely underrepresented in technology and modern information. For instance, around a third of internet users over the age of 65 describe themselves as ‘little or not at all confident’ in their ability to use computers, smartphones, or other devices to do necessary online activities [1]. …
Every researcher can agree that recruitment is a critical part of the research process. When done incorrectly, valuable time and resources get wasted on recruiting participants who do not fit your target market. Further, conducting research on the wrong participants can result in an inaccurate understanding of your real target market. So, how do we …
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It’s an understatement to say that 2020 has been one of the most challenging years in modern times. The coronavirus impact in our world has changed life as we know it, for the worse but also for the better. In order to move forward and adapt, it’s vital that we understand exactly what our challenges …
Some of methinks’s existing customers include streaming media and games companies that need to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the overall entertainment industry. Live sports marketing and advertising dollars — tickets, broadcasts, memorabilia, tourism and travel — have impacted the media industry, significantly, because the events and content have been discontinued, with little hope …
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Between the end of March and the beginning of April, we polled over 400 users on their concerns regarding COVID-19. A brief overview of the results can be found at our Thinker Poll Page. Below, we describe the results in greater detail. First is the distribution of our sample by age bracket: a. 13 – …
Hello, readers of methinks! I hope you are all staying healthy and safe during these trying times. My name is Candise, and I’m the newly hired researcher here at methinks. Prior to joining the team, I worked for the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps node at MIT and conducted UX research at Harvard University, where I …
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At methinks, our customers include media companies, ad networks, streaming platforms, over-the-top (OTT) apps and other entertainment companies. Our Thinker base is largely based in the US, and numbering in the hundreds-of-thousands. When Thinkers create a methinks account, they share a lot of consumer preferences to help methinks match Thinkers to research projects posted by …
Applying for research gigs, online surveys and side hustles can be quite complicated. But, not with methinks. To show you how easy it is to become a Thinker and apply to a gig, we created this short video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVyxE6G-q9k Why does it have to be hard? Truthfully, it doesn’t. But, we advise Thinkers to have patience. …
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On-demand participants are at the core of qualitative research, and at methinks, we feel the same way. Besides participating in important research projects, one-on-one video interviews, focus groups, app tests and more, some Thinkers still go above and beyond by creating an understanding and inclusive community of participants. Today, we want to showcase some of …
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