Make research mistakes work for you

It's human nature to make mistakes, but it's what you do with them that matters. Read on for practical advice for turning your mistakes into opportunities.

This week, join us as we pull back the curtains on common research fails.   To err is human, and whether we like to admit it or not, we're bound to make a mistake…or two or three.    Whether you're combatting larger obstacles like imposter syndrome or research-specific missteps like leading questions or distorted insights—it can be all too easy to let perfectionism take over and fail to ask for help when you need it.   But believe it or not, it's okay to not have all the answers! Below, we share some common research mistakes you may relate to and walk through ways to learn from them. Because there's no way to grow without learning!    What are your biggest research flubs, and how did you learn from them? Let us know in the People Nerds' Slack community! - The People Nerds Team   Are you ever scared to ask for feedback or find yourself being inflexible in your research? We're here to tell you that vulnerability and accepting help may seem scary, but they're the key to elevating your research.   OOPS…I DID IT AGAIN KEEP READING - MORE ON THIS TOPIC Become a qualitative interview pro by learning from 6 common mistakes. Bad research advice got you down? Here's what to do with unhelpful feedback. Don't let your insights get distorted. Make sure your findings are clear. What type of research mistakes do you encounter most often? Remember this is anonymous, we won't tell anyone 🤐   1. Data entry errors 2. Misinterpreting results 3. Methodological flaws 4. Recruiting the wrong participants 5. Interview blunders 6. Other, let us know on Slack! We'll post the results afterward in our Slack community! There are numerous ways to skew research and make it invalid. See what threats can impact internal/external validity and what strategies to incorporate to ensure your findings are sound.   DON'T SKEW AROUND Vanguard is hiring a User Experience Strategist. Peloton is recruiting a Senior User Researcher. Blink UX is looking for a UX Researcher. Pushback is super healthy because you want that back and forth. You want to be able to poke holes in any framework you're building and see if it stands or not. Eniola Abioye Founder of UX Outloud and a Lead UX Researcher at Meta     READ MORE in How to Keep Your Research's Momentum Going After the Readout Ready to scale your research program? Successfully scaling research requires effective stakeholder collaboration, flexible methods, and insights designed for impact.   See how Dscout can help you with all three. dscout, 222 North LaSalle St, Chicago, IL Unsubscribe Manage preferences