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NewGit
Caldari Rusty Industries
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Posted - 2010.11.03 09:31:00 -
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The survey is supposed to be for a study titles: "WhatÆs peopleÆs motivation for the accumulation of power in a virtual world?"
2 of the 12 questions in the survey are actually in reference to the study.
4 of the 12 are the usual stat questions (age/gender/etc).
The other 6 are more game (EVE) orientated, as I'm not sure how questions about "What my "job" in EVE is", or "What Alliance do I belong to (and what is it's purpose, and what is my function within that alliance)" have to do with my "motivation" for the accumulation of power in a virtual world. (Besides, most people's motivation probably boils down to pure and simple Greed, which is why the scammers in Jita apparently are so successful !)
And I sure as h3ll wasn't going to answer those questions and add my email address (as suggested) into an anonymous online survey.
(And no, I'm not mad and you can't have my stuff, as I'm too greedy to give it to anyone !)
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DeBingJos
Minmatar Ethically Questionable
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Posted - 2010.11.03 09:34:00 -
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^^ this
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Corozan Aspinall
Perkone
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Posted - 2010.11.03 12:13:00 -
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Nepotism ftw.
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Ishina Fel
Caldari Terra Incognita Black Star Alliance
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Posted - 2010.11.03 13:01:00 -
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The problem with surveys is that most questions preempt specific answers. Just by phrasing the question in a certain way, you can make sure your survey produces exactly the results you want it to produce. That is how for example one study can prove that a low-carb, high protein diet is best while at the same time, another study can prove that a high-carb, low-protein diet is best. Neither is the truth; both is just an exercise is asking the right questions to the right people so you can fabricate a result that lets you convince people to give you their money. Much like a Jita scam, in fact.
The trick in doing a professional survey, then, is psychology. The questions you ask must be as general and basic as possible. Instead of only discussing the topic, the study instead only briefly touches it and spends the rest of the time building a psychological profile of the participant. By cross-referencing the psychological profile with the few answers that were actually on topic, you can filter out the behaviour pattern you actually wanted to study.
Therefore, don't be confused if a study asks seemingly unrelated questions. It's likely all designed specifically to let you answer in the most un-influenced manner possible. Answer without knowing what you are answering, if you will.
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Rheige Bladewhisper
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Posted - 2010.11.03 13:35:00 -
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The question about how long you play eve was horribly worded. It was unclear whether they meant how long you have had an active account, how long you play per week, or anything else. The person really could have used some double-checking before CCP decided to post it.
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