On Line Research
  The future of research  
  If well done, on-line researches ensure relevant benefits:

Larger involvement of respondents: more complete and true answers

Targeted samples: targets are pre-screened through objective criteria

Large versatility of the applications: multi-mediality, repeated interviews,
qualitative and quantitative

Very fast survey timings; even few hours, if necessary

Very moderate costs


All these advantages can easily be obtained if the research is well done. Otherwise, there are severe risks,

the representativeness of samples

the lack of reference rules

the guarantee that people responding at the other side is just the one that pretends to be and takes the task seriously


The enthusiasm for the new approach can be dangerous. We are well aware of the amazing opportunities offered by online research, and also of the risk that can be met.
These represent the future, but the transition is sensitive. Let yourself be lead by people who have the expertise to manage innovation and is able to benefit from it; avoiding risks at the same time .