The following Fact Sheets are free for the asking. Dr. Paulson wrote these for our clients and others interested in survey research. Call 703-772-5263 or e-mail AllegianceResearch@gmail.com and tell us which you would like.

Determining Confidence Level from Sample Size Using Your Calculator

Developing Effective Survey Questions

Achieving High Response Rates with Mail Surveys

Comparing In-Person, Phone, and Mail Surveys

The Pros and Cons of Surveys on the Web

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Focus Groups

What to Consider When Writing an RFP

Thirty Questions to Consider When Doing Strategic Planning

Creating Tag Lines for a Powerful Message

Prioritizing Board Objectives by Using Fixed-Sum Preference Scales

YTheyJoin™: the member segmentation program based on needs

Workplace Attitudes Test™: screen for nine attitudes of job candidates

Cartoon Sequence Research™: a method without asking leading questions

This is a continuation from the previous article where I described how we developed a new tag line for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). It was formerly Future Homemakers of America and over 60 years they evolved to include boys as well as girls, and these students were involved in a wide range of community activities. Now they needed a tag line to explain exactly how FCCLA was different from other youth organizations.

The previous article described the process of counting points, and we included both teachers/advisers and students in the process. Since it is a student-driven organization, the teachers/advisers felt that students should take the lead. For example, teachers and advisers liked the term “future leaders” but students did not like it because they felt they are leaders now. Consider some of the most popular words and how they scored.

The Word        Teachers/Advisers       Students

Potential          320 points                     65 points

Leadership      130 points                   105 points

Build                 30 points                     75 points

Because the word “leadership” tested well in both groups, its inclusion in the final tag line is no surprise. The clear tag line winner was “The Ultimate Leadership Experience” for students, teachers, and advisers, and the FCCLA Board of Directors approved it very quickly. This tag line sets FCCLA apart from other youth organizations, conveys boldness, and enhances the organization’s efforts to create a new future. For more info see www.AllegianceResearch.com or e-mail AllegianceResearch@gmail.com

The Allegiance Research Group has several Fact Sheets that are free for the asking and that answer many questions about research. Over the years, the most popular one has consistently been “Determining Confidence Level from Sample Size Using Your Calculator.” The list of Fact Sheets is listed below and if you would like some, just e-mail AllegianceResearch@gmail.com or call 703-772-5263.

1. Determining Confidence Level from Sample Size Using your Calculator

2. Developing Effective Survey Questions

3. Achieving High Response Rates (60% or more) with Mail Surveys

4. Comparing In-Person, Phone, and Mail Surveys

5. The Advantages and Disadvantages of Focus Groups

6. What to Consider When Writing an RFP

7. Thirty Questions to Consider When Doing Strategic Planning

8. The Pros and Cons of Surveys on the Web

9. YTheyJoin™ - the member segmentation program based on needs

10. Prioritizing Objectives of Board Members by Using Fixed-Sum Preference Scales

11. Developing an Index for Mass Media Exposure

12. Creating Tag Lines for a Powerful Message

13. Workplace Attitudes Test™ - screening the work-related attitudes of job candidates

14. Cartoon Sequence Research™ - a method of research without asking leading questions