AI-Moderated Interviews: The 'Rag Rug' Data Problem
Tools promising 'adaptive AI interviews' often deliver a data nightmare. Why inconsistent probing creates a patchwork of anecdotes instead of a dataset.
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Tools promising 'adaptive AI interviews' often deliver a data nightmare. Why inconsistent probing creates a patchwork of anecdotes instead of a dataset.
What to say and when to say it. A standard protocol for intros, the 'Think-Aloud' instruction, and neutral probing.
Synthetic data exists on a spectrum, from legitimate system audits to dangerous fabrication. The question is not 'synthetic or real' but 'what is the synthetic data being used for?'
Why spend budget testing obvious bugs? How to run an expert review to clean up your product before you show it to users.
Rather than a sharp divide, qualitative and quantitative research exist on a continuum. The most powerful insights come from combining both, understanding why something happens and measuring how often.
Accessibility research is not about checking boxes on a WCAG checklist. It is about testing with real users who rely on assistive technology to understand barriers that automated tools cannot detect.
Everything we know about running research that actually changes products — packed into one honest, practical guide.
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