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4/16/13

Is your nonprofit making data-driven decisions?

“Big data” is a phrase that’s being thrown around a lot in the business world. The concept is simple: There is more data about customers, sales, social media, shopping habits, etc., available now than ever before, and analyzing that information can lead to incredible insights. For big corporations, the amount of data is too immense […]

By Andrew MonroeRead More

4/11/13

You Can Survey Too Much

Last week, the Wall Street Journal wrote a piece called, “Dear Airline, Here is the Problem…” about airline customer surveys and how they’re used.  We enjoyed the article and wanted to share our key takeaways: The airlines sample judiciously to develop statistically reliable data with minimum intrusion on their customers.  This is a more sophisticated […]

By Kevin RainesRead More

4/9/13

Strategy paying off

In January, our friends at the Center for Women’s Health Research (CWHR) announced the creation of the Judith and Joseph Wagner Endowed Chair in Women’s Health Research. The founder and director of CWHR, Judith Regensteiner, PHD, will hold the prestigious chair. She is a nationally recognized researcher and advocate in women’s health. Regensteiner has  published […]

By Kassidy BensonRead More

4/4/13

Statistics are the table saw of truth discovery

Along with most of the statistically savvy world, we’re excited that 2013 is the International Year of Statistics. With so much new interest in numeracy and successful statistical prediction models, like Nate Silver’s impressive election model, we’re hoping that people begin to think of statistical analysis less as “lies, damn lies, and statistics” and more […]

By Beth MulliganRead More

4/2/13

When to quit (market research)

It’s a question that we face in multiple areas of business and life – when do we quit? This question often arises in market research and analytic projects when… Deciding whether more follow-up research is needed. Research is taking longer, costing more, or having other challenges. Once you’re invested in a process, it can be […]

By David KennedyRead More

3/29/13

What do you imagine for arts, culture and creativity in Denver?

Mayor Michael B. Hancock and Denver Arts & Venues have officially launched the public input process for “Imagine 2020: Creating a future for Denver’s culture.” Imagine 2020 is a data-driven and inclusive community process to create a cultural plan for the City of Denver. Corona Insights is thrilled to facilitate this important process. In addition […]

By Meredith BadlerRead More