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ACT

A platform used to measure attributes, items, or brands, in a competitive set

Capturing quick respondent decision-making with the ACT Platform

The ACT platform offers a novel approach to capturing and analysing respondents’ decision-making processes. It works by presenting several options and the respondent can choose one or more or none.

The response analysis algorithm is based on three key elements: the choices selected, their response times, and the order in which the choices are made.

For each prompt or statement, respondents are presented with a set of options to choose from. The response time is crucial for evaluating engagement and interest.

The order of choices made is particularly valuable because it allows researchers to gain insight into which brand values are more important.

The combined power of

option selection response time order of items selected provides valuable insights

Together, the combined power of option selection, response time, and the order of items selected, provides valuable insights into the decision-making processes of respondents. One important advantage of this test is that if there are many parts to a survey and one needs to reduce the length of the interview, it can be achieved through the use of this survey tool. Another advantage is where there are multiple brands to test. One can ask respondents to choose the brand that an attribute (feature, benefit, or emotion) is most associated with. This information can be used to inform marketing strategies, product development, and brand positioning. This makes the ACT platform an interesting tool for market research.

Flexible and collaborative research with ACT platform's do-It-together model

The data collected from the ACT platform can be downloaded in a tabular form as an Excel file. The Excel format makes it easy for researchers to sort, filter, and analyse the data. This provides them with a detailed understanding of the respondents’ behaviour and preferences.

The ACT platform is designed to be used as a Do-It-Together model. This means that it is not available in our forthcoming Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering. Instead, users can access the platform with the guidance and support of our expert team. This ensures the most effective use of the platform and the most accurate results.

The Do-It-Together approach involves a collaborative effort between our team and the users of the platform. Our team provides guidance on the most effective way to use the platform and how to interpret the results. Meanwhile, the users of the platform carry out the research themselves. This approach allows for greater flexibility, control and customisation. Users can tailor the research to their specific needs and goals.

Continual Support and Guidance

Our team is always available to provide support and guidance throughout the research process. We can help with all aspects, from designing the study to interpreting the results. This ensures that users have enough support to make the most of the platform and obtain the most valuable insights.

Testimonials from our Global Clients:

"This neuromarketing research method has proven an invaluable tool for the generation of targeted insights to make the decision making of our company more efficient. The innovative research tool of Split Second Research has helped us to re-evaluate our promo strategy within SSDs and Juices, to drive their penetration and frequency more effectively, while at the same time building on brand loyalty. This methodology helped us understand the reasons behind the failure of mechanisms that were previously evaluated using more traditional approaches as attractive with high purchase intent. Implicit research has pinpointed the deficiencies in the previous execution and has enabled us to improve upon Coca-Cola’s promo communication strategy."

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"I trust Split Second Research with my market research needs, any day of the week. Completely reliable, fast, and efficient. They have the best expertise I know."

"Split Second’s implicit tests are invaluable for understanding the impact an advert can have (or not have as the case may be!)"

The work was very insightful and enabled us to successfully refine positioning and marketing materials for the new prescription medication to reduce the risk of stroke. We found Split Second Research to be highly professional and totally reliable. Their Implicit research methodologies provided very valuable insights into physician decision-making. We would happily employ them again for future projects

"The research revealed insights we have never had before."

"Split Second Research does amazing work, and the staff are always a pleasure to work with."

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