Conduct a random survey of at least 30 people. From the survey responses, draw several conclusions about attitudes of consumers toward e-commerce. Write a brief essay summarizing your conclusions.

Attach to it any spreadsheets or charts used in your analysis. The survey should include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following questions:

1. How often do you purchase products or services over the Internet?

a. Never.

b. Two or three times a year.

c. At least once a month.

d . Several times a month.

2 . If "never,» why?

3 . Name two or three companies from whom you purchase products online.

4. What steps do you take to check the security of the sites and the legitimacy of the companies from whom you make purchases online?

5. How often do you pay your bills over the Internet?

a. Never.

b. Two or three times a year.

c. At least once a month.

d. Several times a month.

6 . If "never," why?

7 . Name two or three companies with whom you make online payments?

8 . What steps do you take to check the security of the sites and the legitimacy of the companies with whom you pay bills online?

9. How often do you view and/or manipulate banking and credit card information over the Internet? 

a. Never.

b. Two or three times a year.

c. At least once a month.

d. Several times a month.

10. If "never,» why?

11 . What is the name of your bank or credit ca rd provider that provides your financial information online?

12. What steps do you take to check the security of the sites and the legitimacy of the companies with which you access online financial information?

13. How often do you double-check your bank and credit card statements for accuracy?

a. Never.

b. Sometimes.

c. Every month.

14. How comfortable are you submitting your Social Security number over the Internet?

a. Extremely uncomfortable.

b. Uncomfortable.

c. Neutral.

d. Comfortable.

e . Extremely comfortable.

15. How comfortable are you submitting your credit card number over the Internet?

a. Extremely uncomfortable.

b. Uncomfortable.

c. Neutral.

d. Comfortable.

e. Extremely comfortable.

16. How regularly do you run spyware removal programs on your personal computers?

a. Never.

b. Once a year.

c. Several limes a year.

d. At least monthly.
17. Your age?