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Desk ResearchFacilitated Group
Community Scoping
A structured research process to gather and synthesize information about a community, such as its demographics, social structures, and engagement preferences, using methods like community mapping. The resulting profile is used to tailor projects or strategies to the community's characteristics.
When This Method Fits
Typical duration
Days – Weeks
Typical cost
Low – Medium
Fidelity level
N/A
Stage
Discovery
Hypothesis type
Exploratory
Goal type
Find product-market fit, Maximize societal impact, Drive corporate innovation / R&D
Randomization
N/A
Study design
Cross-sectional multi-group study
Minimum units needed
1
1Best Fit When
Best when you need a foundational understanding of a community's characteristics before tailoring a project or strategy to it.