Quality Factors For Effective Web Research
Posted On Monday, October 26, 2009 at at 9:32 PM by web researchWeb research refers to identification, compilation and analysis of information that is already available on the web. It helps in preliminary research as well as, continuous monitoring of the market providing inputs to strategic decision-making. The correctness of any decisions taken depends upon the accuracy of the outcomes of the research. Therefore, there should not be any compromise in the quality of the research.
The quality of the Web research depends upon the attributes that are distinct only to it.
Relevancy of data:
There is a vast amount of data online, which is relevant as well as irrelevant to our requirements. Most of the information found on Internet is outdated or irrelevant. Moreover, required information may not be available from a single source. Tiny bits of relevant data from different sources should be gathered and compiled together to derive useful information. Ultimately, it is the relevancy and applicability of the data that decides the effectiveness of the research.
Credibility of the source:
There are millions of websites on Internet today. Data can be gathered from internal sources of the client, publications of governmental and non-governmental institutions, free access data on the Internet, professional newspapers and magazines, in annual reports of companies and commercial databases. Many of them provide information or data that may be inaccurate. Credible sources should be identified to collect the data.
Expert analysis:
Analysis of information needs expertise and experience. Analyst divides a completely complex data into small parts and validates by crosschecking its accuracy from the other sources. Analysis involves segregating of the relevant data according to the users requirements. An expert analyst cross analyzing the market, customers and competitors provides useful insights.
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