etterspørselssensing

Etterspørssensing is a type of research method that involves sending sent-in questions, typically open-ended, to individuals who are likely to have relevant expertise or experience on a particular topic. The term "etterspørssensing" is a calque of the English phrase "email solicitation survey," but it consists of the Danish words "etter" meaning "after" or "following," "spør" meaning "to ask," and "sensing" is a loanword from the English language.

The purpose of etterspørssensing is to gather information and insights from a large pool of respondents in a relatively quick and cost-effective way. The method relies on email invitations to potential respondents, who are asked to provide answers to the sent-in questions by replying to the email. The collected data can then be analyzed to identify patterns, trends, and correlations.

Etterspørssensing is often used in research fields such as market research, social sciences, and technology adoption studies. The method is typically conducted online, using email marketing tools or online survey software. In contrast to traditional surveys, etterspørssensing allows researchers to reach a large number of respondents anonymously, reducing the risk of biased responses.

However, etterspørssensing may also introduce additional challenges, such as respondent fatigue, data quality issues, and the lack of control over the data collection process. Additionally, the open-ended nature of the questions can make it difficult to ensure that respondents provide meaningful and relevant data.

Researchers who use etterspørssensing must be aware of these limitations and take steps to mitigate them. This often involves explicit instructions to respondents, follow-up reminders, and multiple follow-up attempts to ensure that the collected data is of sufficient quality.