Online Qualitative – Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going: A Conversation with Jen Dale

This article demystifies conjoint analysis for qualitative researchers, showing how it enhances the work they already do by turning exploratory insights into structured, predictive decision models. It explains how qualitative research uncovers the “what” and “why,” while conjoint reveals the “how much” behind consumer preferences—crucial for product development, pricing, positioning, and segmentation. With a clear explanation of terminology, case studies, and caveats, the article equips qualitative professionals to confidently recommend or collaborate on conjoint projects. Whether you’re curious about how to prioritize product features or simulate market scenarios, this is a must-read primer. It’s part of QRCA VIEWS’ ongoing series that helps quallies better understand complex quant methods. […]

Bill Abrams is President and founder of dedicated to ethnographic marketing research since 1983. Housecalls has conducted ethnography for many Fortune 500 companies, including […]

Military veteran Beka Shea talks to Doug about her transition into corporate America where she helps teams understand the science of people in her behavioral analytics consulting work at Culture Index. […]