Framework
The three levels of research democratization
A tiered model for opening research up to product managers, designers, marketers and customer success. Level 1 gives everyone access to existing findings, level 2 lets non-researchers run pre-approved templates with a researcher overseeing design and analysis, and level 3 hands experienced people full ownership with review on high-stakes questions. Use it to decide who can run what. Koji templates and AI-moderated interviews suit level 2.
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What's in this framework
- Level 1: Repository access: Everyone can search, read and reference existing findings. No new skills needed, and the safest place to start.
- Level 2: Templated studies: Non-researchers run pre-approved templates, with researcher oversight on design and analysis. Most programs operate here.
- Level 3: Full study ownership: Experienced non-researchers design, run, analyze and present their own studies, with review on high-stakes questions.
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