How we work

Transparent methodology, verifiable results

Every ICSCB study follows clear protocols, validated instruments, and international research standards.

Surveys & Public Opinion

Data that reflects reality

We conduct representative surveys at national or regional level, using internationally validated methodology. Each study is designed to ensure statistical precision and practical relevance.

Technical specifications

  • Samples: 1,050 – 1,500 respondents
  • Sampling error: ±2.8 – 3.1%
  • Method: CAWI / CATI
  • Duration: 10–14 business days
  • ESOMAR compliance

Tools

SPSSSTATARMAXQDATableau

Our process

01

Briefing & Design

We define objectives, target audience, and key variables together with the client.

02

Questionnaire

We build the collection instrument with validated, cognitively tested questions.

03

Data Collection

We operate CAWI (online) and CATI (telephone) with trained operators.

04

Processing & Weighting

We clean the data and apply demographic weights for representativeness.

05

Analysis & Report

We deliver a complete report with tables, infographics, and actionable recommendations.

Biometrics & Neuromarketing

Beyond what they say, what they actually feel

We measure physiological and behavioral responses to understand the subconscious processes that influence decisions. Biometrics eliminates social desirability bias from research.

Technical specifications

  • Eye-tracking: Tobii Pro (120Hz)
  • GSR/EDA: Shimmer3
  • Facial expressions: FaceReader 9
  • Participants: 20–40 per study
  • Session duration: 60–90 min

Tools

Tobii Pro LabiMotionsFaceReaderBIOPAC

Our process

01

Study design

We establish stimuli (advertising materials, products, UI) and hypotheses to test.

02

Participant recruitment

We select participants from the client's target audience (n=20-40 per study).

03

Testing sessions

Participants interact with stimuli while equipment records data.

04

Biometric processing

We analyze visual fixation patterns, galvanic skin response, and micro-expressions.

05

Integrated report

We combine biometric data with declarative data for a complete picture.

UX Research & Testing

Products that work for real people

We evaluate digital and physical products through qualitative and quantitative methods, from early prototypes to mature products in production. We discover problems before they cost you.

Technical specifications

  • Methods: Think-aloud, Card sorting, Tree testing
  • Participants: 5–12 per round
  • Moderated or unmoderated
  • Remote or in-person
  • Deliverable: Video highlights + report

Tools

MazeLookbackOptimal WorkshopFigmaHotjar

Our process

01

Initial UX audit

We analyze the existing product through Nielsen heuristics and review available analytics.

02

User recruitment

We select participants representing the product's personas.

03

Testing sessions

Think-aloud protocol, task-based testing, card sorting or tree testing, as appropriate.

04

Qualitative analysis

We identify patterns, pain points, and opportunities from recorded sessions.

05

Prioritized recommendations

We deliver an improvement backlog with priority and estimated effort.

Behavioral Signal Analysis

What public discourse says without knowing

We monitor large corpora of public communication (speeches, interviews, media texts, social media) to extract latent behavioral signals: tension, avoidance, urgency, reframing, and other patterns that don't appear in explicit statements.

Technical specifications

  • Corpus: 1,000 – 500,000+ documents
  • Update: daily or on demand
  • Available signals: 40+ types
  • Platform: Calypso (ICSCB internal)
  • Output: Structured JSON + PDF report

Tools

CalypsoPython NLPspaCyHugging FaceGrafana

Our process

01

Corpus definition

We establish sources, time interval, and reference vocabulary for signals of interest.

02

Collection & preprocessing

The Calypso platform collects and normalizes content from selected sources.

03

Signal detection

Algorithms identify specific lexical and behavioral patterns — not general sentiment, but precise signals.

04

Researcher validation

Each signal is manually validated by a researcher before reporting. We reduce false positives to under 5%.

05

Report + context

We deliver detected signals with complete linguistic context, frequency, temporal evolution, and behavioral interpretation.

Standards

Compliance with international standards

ICSCB research respects the ethics codes and quality standards of major international professional organizations.

ESOMAR
ICC/ESOMAR
ISO 20252
GDPR
ANPDCA

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