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With the evolution of ‘big data’ managing business intelligence can mean dealing with a variety of information sources: customer databases, external data sources and research results. Integrating these streams of insight and intelligence can expose new understanding and strategic direction to provide deeper levels of insight and intelligence for your organisation or client.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

1. Understand and apply appropriate data collection methodology(s) using research techniques, internal or external data sources, etc

2. Understand and establish relevant data protocols, understand client data needs, implementing relevant data legislation (e.g. Data Protection Act 1998) and/or quality requirements

3. Evaluate and select appropriate quantitative or qualitative data collection tools

4. Understand and apply quantitative statistical and data modelling techniques and/or qualitative techniques

5. Understand and apply data and/or customer segmentation techniques

6. Understand and apply data techniques for the analysis and interpretation of multiple data sets and/or data sources

7. Understand and deploy appropriate techniques for the interpretation of findings e.g. visualisation, storytelling, etc.

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The Science of Behaviour Change

Virtual training course

Learn how to apply behavioural science to better understand and influence behaviour

May
15
2026

Friday
09:15–16:30

Safeguarding Qualitative Research: Understanding and Mitigating Fraudulent Participation

Webinar

Fraudulent participation, ranging from misrepresented identities to AI-generated responses, can undermine the integrity of qualitative insight and put added pressure on teams, budgets and timelines. In this practical session from the Global Data Quality (GDQ) Initiative, we will explore what fraud looks like in qualitative work today, why it’s growing, and the reasonable, proportionate steps you can take across the research supply chain to protect data quality.

May
18
2026

Monday
15:00–16:00

MRS Research Policy and Standards - Quarterly Webinar

Webinar

Series 7, Episode 2 - Compiled and presented by the MRS Standards and Policy team - the experts behind Codeline, MRS’ email advice service for information on the Code of Conduct, GDPR, regulations and guidelines. Helping you to stay up-to-date and within the rules.

May
18
2026

Monday
11:00–13:00

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