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theprof00 on 09 April 2010
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r505Matt said:
De85 said:
Galaki said:
Yeah, a survey of 1000 is very... researchy.

Um, yes actually, it can be.  During elections most polls are taken with similar sample sizes.  What matters is getting a sample that is statistically representative of the population.

@topic: That's more than I would have guessed, so I'd like to see more about the survey methodology.  If true though the PS3 could be shaping up to have a monster fall.

Exactly, they didn't really describe their sample, and I have a feeling that it may not be a good representation. I really wish they explained the research better, as it stands, it just looks like they could have pulled the number out of a hat.

I would expect a more scientific approach just like on Sciencedaily.com where they pretty much show a lot more information for studies. Here's a decent example of how to report findings of a study:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100405174942.htm

They don't explain every detail in the study, but thoroughly explain the study's set-up and conclusions/trends. The "39%" study just shows conclusions, not very professional at all. 

We don't publish how we gather data either. I guess you should stop coming to this site for numbers then. FYI it's called protecting the business property.