Our Methodology

Survey Design

Our surveys are designed with input from sports marketing experts, fan engagement specialists, and data privacy advocates. Each question is carefully crafted to:

  • Gather actionable insights
  • Respect participant privacy
  • Minimize survey fatigue
  • Accommodate cultural differences

Data Collection

We employ multiple safeguards to ensure data quality:

  • Honeypot Fields: Hidden fields to catch automated bots
  • Rate Limiting: Maximum 5 responses per device per 24 hours
  • Device Fingerprinting: Non-invasive tracking to prevent duplicate submissions
  • IP Hashing: We hash IP addresses for fraud prevention without storing identifiable data

Analysis & Reporting

All public data undergoes strict anonymization:

  • Privacy Threshold: We only display aggregated data where n ≥ 30
  • Statistical Aggregation: Individual responses are combined into summary statistics
  • Free-Text Redaction: Open-ended responses are never shown publicly
  • Cross-Tabulation Limits: We prevent narrow segmentation that could identify individuals

Quality Assurance

Before publishing results, we:

  • Validate data for consistency and completeness
  • Remove fraudulent or duplicate responses
  • Apply statistical weighting when appropriate
  • Peer-review findings for accuracy

Continuous Improvement

We regularly update our methodology based on:

  • Participant feedback
  • Industry best practices
  • Emerging privacy standards
  • Technological advancements