nightsurge said:
theprof00 said:
r505Matt said:
De85 said:
Galaki said:
Yeah, a survey of 1000 is very... researchy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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That's different though. VGC's business is in gathering and revealing the numbers. If they revealed their sources and methods, they would lose business to other copycats. Research firms, however, are in the business of giving detailed data regarding a topic. Their purpose is to reveal all their charts, data, methodology to show why their conclusion is concrete. Otherwise, no one would pay them to do research.
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Way to put that far more eloquently than I did =)
I think they give their clients the full data, but it seems it's hidden from the public. No clue as to why, but it just screams "shady" to me. Otherwise what's to stop them (GamePlan) from setting themselves up to seem like a reputable research firm, but then for an extra buck, can release misleading and deceptive research results. Not saying this is the case, but when they don't show the data, I like to speculate =)
