Feedback is invaluable in many circumstances. Dare I say most circumstances? That’s what we ask scouts for in each study. But receiving your feedback is just as important to them.
Giving participants your input on the quality and content of their entries is crucial to getting useful data and crucial in showig scouts their valuable opinions are being heard.
Here are a few examples of short, quick messages to scouts that can make a big difference for your data.
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“Thanks for getting your first entry in, Oscar! We loved hearing your first impressions and commentary on the box you received. Keep up the great work! :)”
Have you ever been a scout? It’s hard work!
We know what else is hard: Running remote research with lots of participants!
Don’t let communication (or the lack thereof) be the Achilles heel in your dscout research project. Sending quick notes to your respondents is a small act that goes a long way, and is sure to get your scouts motivated to do great work for you.
Want more advice from a research advisor on your mobile studies? Check out how to keep your scouts motivated in our 101 on Scout Messaging: The Short and Sweet of It.
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