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Low Touch Signal
Unusual Events Reporting
External stakeholders or the public submit reports of unusual events or incidents through forms, which are then collected and filed by a designated recipient. The process can be facilitated via physical or online forms.
When This Method Fits
Typical duration
Long Term
Typical cost
Minimal – Low
Fidelity level
Live Full
Stage
Implementation
Hypothesis type
Exploratory
Goal type
Deepen product-market fit, Maximize societal impact, Drive corporate innovation / R&D, Improve operational efficiency
Randomization
N/A
Study design
Individual case report
Minimum units needed
1
1Best Fit When
Best when you need an ongoing, low-effort channel to catch unexpected events or problems as they happen, rather than actively searching for them.