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Survey research is a cornerstone for organizations seeking to understand populations, behaviors, and trends. The quality of survey results depends heavily on the sampling frame used. A well-constructed sampling frame ensures that the sample accurately represents the target population, reducing bias and improving the validity of findings. In this post, I will explore practical ways to enhance survey sampling frames, focusing on improving sampling frames and data collection met

Protection on Paper vs Lived Reality Online safety regulations across the Arab region have expanded rapidly in recent years. Harassment, blackmail, image-based abuse, and digital exploitation are increasingly recognized as legal violations, and many Arab countries have introduced or updated Cybercrime laws to address online harms. Across the region, governments are actively prioritizing stronger regulatory frameworks and digital protections. On paper, the framework looks stro

Understanding the economic and social landscape of Palestine requires detailed, sector-specific data. Reliable data enables organizations to make informed decisions, allocate resources efficiently, and design effective interventions. This post provides a comprehensive overview of targeted industry data analysis in Palestine, focusing on key sectors that drive the region's development. I will share insights that are practical and actionable for organizations working in develop

Data collection is a critical foundation for informed decision-making across sectors. In Palestine, the process of gathering reliable data presents unique challenges and opportunities. Understanding local data gathering methods is essential for organizations aiming to support development, humanitarian efforts, governance, and private-sector growth in the region. This article explores the landscape of data collection in Palestine, highlighting practical approaches, challenges,

By Dr. Faisal Awartani (CEO) Consider the following intellectual property scenario: · IP₁ (V₁) represents an original intellectual product created and owned by Person P₁ (e.g., a research paper, dataset, model, or proprietary report). · IP₂ (V₂) represents a distinct intellectual product created and owned by Person P₂ . Each intellectual product can be abstracted as a knowledge vector : V1=(x1,x2,x3) , V2=(y1,y2,y3) Now, a third party, Person P₃ , does not s

Big data did not kill theory. It revealed why theory was always necessary. In 2008, Chris Anderson, then editor-in-chief of Wired , declared that we were witnessing “The End of Theory.” In the petabyte age, he argued, correlation would supersede causation. Models would become obsolete, and the scientific method—hypothesize, test, falsify—would quietly retire. With enough data, the numbers would speak for themselves. Nearly two decades later, we can say with confidence: the

By Dr. Faisal Awartani ( CEO) Insights For Research Polling and Training email: faisal@insights.ps As we look ahead to the coming decades, it is becoming clear that the global labor force will no longer be defined solely by human workers. Instead, we are entering an era where three distinct categories of labor will coexist, compete, and collaborate, reshaping economics, productivity, and the very meaning of work. 1. Biological Agents (Humans as We Know Them) This is the tra

By Dr. Faisal Awartani 1. The Age of Machines and the Legacy of Materialism The emergence of artificial intelligence marks not merely a...

By Faisal Awartani (Ph.D.) Founder & CEO, Insights for Research Polling and Training email: faisal@insights.ps A Thought Experiment for...

By: Faisal Awartani (Ph.D.) Introduction In today’s fast-paced technological world, data science is driving innovations across...

Faisal Awartani (Ph.D.) When delving into the analysis of relationships between two variables (X, Y), various correlation coefficients...

Faisal Awatani (Ph.D.) In light of recent advances in artificial intelligence, some have speculated that human intelligence may be...

Faisal Awartani (Ph.D.) Schools and universities are facing a significant challenge in detecting text generated by artificial...

Faisal Awartani (Ph.D.) : Senior Researcher @ Insights Elizabeth Price : Senior Researcher @ Insights Concerns about AI...

By Faisal Awartani (Ph.D.) The below chart shows the results of the a poll conducted in Jordan on social values. This survey was...

Faisal Awartani (Ph.D.) The idea of predictive analytics, either using statistical modeling (time-series analysis) or machine learning...

Interesting result from a recent survey conducted in 2022 in 12 Arab countries including Palestine. It examines whether or not Arab...

Insights For Research, Polling and Training is an independent research firm, owned by research professionals. Insights supports both...

ترغب شركة البصيره (Insights) للأبحاث و أستطلاع الرأي و التديب بتوظيف باحثين ميدانيين للعمل في مسوح ميدانيه تغطي كافة المحافظات في الضفه...