Monthly Archives: July 2008
New Study Reveals Major Disparities in Costs of Weight Loss Programs
NBRI Analysis Shows Cost Differences of $90 to $380 Per Month for
Leading Weight Loss Programs
Dallas, TX, July 22, 2008 — As consumers tighten their belts on spending, a new study indicates major differences in the costs of the nation’s leading weight loss programs. An independent cost analysis conducted by National Business Research Institute, Inc. (“NBRI”) studied the overall cost to consumers of seven (7) leading programs: Alli, Jenny Craig, LA Weight Loss Centers, NutriSystem, Slim-Fast, Weight Watchers (Center and Online) and The Zone.
The research considered the overall costs for each program including registration fees, weekly/monthly … Continue Reading…
How to Conduct a Survey – Deploying the Survey
By now you should understand the basics of creating a survey. You should have objectives for your research and a list of questions that you want to ask. This type of research often drives mission critical decisions so it is important to get the previous steps right.
Now let’s begin our discussion on how to gather your data.
Paper, online, telephone, or in-person interviews?
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Now is the time to consider your deployment options. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages. Often, deciding upon the method of deployment is easy since you may be constrained by such obstacles as the number … Continue Reading…

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