Basic Information about MRI
Access the Database
- MRI-Simmons This link opens in a new window
MRI Simmons Catalyst is a database of US consumer survey data that provides information on who consumes what, and connects that to the consumers' demographics and media usage. For help using Simmons Insights, see this tip sheet. Use is limited to 10 simultaneous users.
Full User Guide for MRI Simmons Catalyst
- MRI Simmons Catalyst User GuideAn extremely long and in-depth user guide on using MRI Simmons Catalyst. Not all features in the user guide are available in the Miami University subscription.
MRI Simmons Training Video Overview
Basic Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting-Swapping over from 1.0 to 2.0
When opening MRI Simmons, if you happen to run into a blue screen instead of a purple one you can easily fix this.
To fix it simply click on the "Launch 2.0" button in the middle top right section of the screen, shown below.
Troubleshooting- Always using the most up to date data
MRI Simmons allows access to multiple years of survey data so make sure in your research, unless you are studying trends, to always use the most recent survey. This can be checked by using the "STUDY" dropdown, circled below in red, while in the composer interface then choosing the most recent year notated by a blue arrow..
