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Guidelines on the use of qualitative techniques in cross-cultural research

A series of studies over a number of years has demonstrated convincingly that accurate measurement of cross-cultural attitudes and perceptions is possible. The success of the studies amongst a diversity of language and cultural groups was largely...

Catalogue: Seminar 1986: Qualitative Methods Of Research

Authors: Nesta Morris, Pat van der Reis

June 15, 1986

The computerised automatic ironing machine

In this paper, a global survey will be reported about the potential demand for a computerised automatic ironing machine, which was in the final stage of development at the time the survey was carried out in June/July 1985. The survey was comprised of...

Catalogue: ESOMAR Congress 1986: Anticipation And Decision Making

Authors: Ray Dallin, Dan Hagan, Emile M. C. van Westerhoven

June 15, 1986

The current situation of opinion polling round the world

A somewhat general survey of the condition of opinion polling round the world is reported. In Western Europe and the English speaking countries in particular they are firmly embedded, recognised and understood by politicians and journalists, together...

Catalogue: Seminar 1986: Opinion Polls

Author: Norman L. Webb

June 15, 1986

Good data for good media deals for advertisers

This paper outlines the perspective that one international advertising agency currently has for the developing market in Pan-European television. The paper seeks to act as an agenda-setter for discussion as to the best way to make this come about in...

Catalogue: Seminar 1986: New Developments In Media Research

Author: Martin West

June 15, 1986

A comparative study of distribution in six European countries

In spite of the difficulties, it has been possible to reach a certain level of comparability between six European countries. The results show that the general trends of all these countries are comparable, but there remains some specificities in the...

Catalogue: Seminar 1986: Retail Strategies For Profit And Growth

Author: André Tordjman

June 4, 1986

Do words have meaning across languages and cultures?

In 'broadening the use of research' is essential to comprehend each other in direct communication and also in depth of meaning. This latter understanding- of the use of language linked with culture makes a vast difference to the collection and...

Catalogue: ESOMAR Congress 1985: Broadening The Uses Of Research

Author: Madge Dugdale

June 15, 1985

Qualitative research in Europe

The paper comments on qualitative research as it is carried out at present in Europe according to different 'styles'. What is referred to as the "new" qualitative research is discussed and the view expressed that it has emerged from dissatisfaction...

Catalogue: ESOMAR Congress 1985: Broadening The Uses Of Research

Author: Peter Sampson

Company: Burke, Inc.

June 15, 1985

International delusions

The observations in this paper relate especially but not only to one massive international tourism survey. In a period of six months, that survey required eight market research companies to work closely together to find appropriate respondents....

Catalogue: ESOMAR Congress 1985: Broadening The Uses Of Research

Author: David T. Bottomley

June 15, 1985

Centralised multi-national research in the travel industry

The paper queries whether the "international consumer" exists as such; in determining the best research method in multi-country research projects, it suggests that no single rigid approach (standardised comparability:non-comparability,...

Catalogue: ICC/ESOMAR Symposium 1984: International Marketing Research

Author: Peter B. Hodgson

June 15, 1984