Data Collection & Data Quality
Longitudinal vs. cross-sectional studies: how they differ and when to use which
Discover the key differences between longitudinal and cross-sectional study designs.
Melissa Kuenzi
February 20, 2025
Author: Melissa Kuenzi
This author has written 46 articles
Melissa Kuenzi
Senior Product Marketing Specialist
Melissa is a part of the marketing team at Dobility, the company that powers SurveyCTO. She manages content across SurveyCTO’s external platforms, publishing expert insights on best practices for high-quality data collection and survey research for professionals in international development, global health, monitoring and evaluation, humanitarian aid, government agencies, market research, and more.
Her background in the nonprofit sector allows her to draw on firsthand experience as a user of software solutions for the social impact space to bring SurveyCTO’s tools for uncompromising data quality to researchers all around the world.
Data Collection & Data Quality
Getting better data: Three ways to use GPS in your fieldwork
A field data collection app with GPS capabilities can improve data quality–here’s how.
Melissa Kuenzi
January 30, 2025
Data Management
Data governance is key–here’s how to implement it
Three practical steps towards implementing effective data governance to improve data security and achieve interoperability.
Melissa Kuenzi
January 7, 2025
Industry Trends and Current Events
A year in review: 2024 from SurveyCTO
SurveyCTO’s 2024 offerings and updates for data collection professionals making an impact.
Melissa Kuenzi
December 23, 2024
Data Management
Getting ready for interoperability: Three steps you can take right now
Implement these three essential steps to achieve data interoperability and streamline your fieldwork operations.
Melissa Kuenzi
November 15, 2024
Industry Trends and Current Events
Transitioning from Magpi? We have resources for you.
Looking for an alternative to Magpi? You’re in the right place.
Melissa Kuenzi
October 28, 2024
Data Security & Residency
Protect Your Field Research: 5 Best Practices for Data Security
Learn how to implement robust security measures in your fieldwork using tools to maximize data protection.
Melissa Kuenzi
October 22, 2024
SurveyCTO Press Releases
Join us at 2024’s U.N. World Data Forum
Join us at the U.N. World Data Forum in Medellin, Colombia from November 12-15 to to discuss data innovation and set goals with global change-makers.
Melissa Kuenzi
October 9, 2024
Data Collection & Data Quality
Tackling fieldwork challenges for better data, Part 2: The solutions
Find solutions for your fieldwork challenges here, and start collecting high-quality data that makes an impact today.
Melissa Kuenzi
September 23, 2024
SurveyCTO Press Releases
Listen up! SurveyCTO’s new podcast is live!
We have a podcast! Tune in on Apple or Spotify for data collection discussions and expertise.
Melissa Kuenzi
September 19, 2024
Data Collection & Data Quality
Tackling fieldwork challenges for better data, Part 1: The challenges
Want to get better-quality data? Recognize fieldwork challenges so that you can solve them!
Melissa Kuenzi
September 9, 2024
SurveyCTO Press Releases
We’ll be at AidEx 2024 this October in Geneva
Join SurveyCTO at AidEx 2024 in Geneva from October 23-2024 and explore solutions for humanitarian action and development.
Melissa Kuenzi
September 6, 2024
SurveyCTO Press Releases
Join us at NetHope 2024 this October in Washington, D.C.
We’re hosting a workshop on October 25th following the NetHope Global Summit in Washington, D.C.
Melissa Kuenzi
August 30, 2024
SurveyCTO Press Releases
Join us at Impact First Digital Development Summit in Lisbon this October
We’re proud to be a sponsor of the Impact First Digital Development Summit 2024.
Melissa Kuenzi
August 15, 2024
Data Collection & Data Quality
Data collection in a crisis: Best practices for humanitarian aid
Protect vulnerable people while providing humanitarian action and gathering needed data.
Melissa Kuenzi
August 9, 2024
Data Collection & Data Quality
Eight real-life examples of how mobile data collection is transforming fieldwork
Eight examples of how real organizations are using SurveyCTO to accelerate, automate, and accentuate their fieldwork.
Melissa Kuenzi
July 16, 2024
Data Collection & Data Quality
12 Innovations in Mobile Data Collection Technology for Fieldwork
Discover how mobile data collection technology is transforming fieldwork with faster, more accurate, and scalable research solutions.
Melissa Kuenzi
July 1, 2024
SurveyCTO Press Releases
Introducing the SurveyCTO AI Assistant
Achieve higher-quality data for better decisions and a better world with our new AI chatbot–sample prompts included!
Melissa Kuenzi
June 24, 2024
SurveyCTO Press Releases
New in the Hub: Templates from the World Bank’s DIME department
Templates for household surveys, agriculture, and more are available in the Hub from the World Bank’s DIME department.
Melissa Kuenzi
June 13, 2024
SurveyCTO Press Releases
Join us at the Global Digital Development Forum June 12-13
Come discuss using technology for good at the 2024 hybrid Global Digital Development Forum from USAID, TechChange and other global leaders.
Melissa Kuenzi
June 7, 2024
Data Collection & Data Quality
How to use conjoint analysis to enhance data collection in fieldwork
Use sophisticated research technique conjoint analysis for better data and decision-making in development.
Melissa Kuenzi
June 5, 2024