Research Question:

Step 1: The Decision Situation

Solve a

burning question

you've always wanted answer

Example: Does money buy happiness?

Step 2: Research Objectives and Information Needs

Select one burning

question that you are willing to share and determine the research objectives and

information needs.

Step 3: Questionnaire Design

Build a questionnaire of three precise, highly structured that will allow you to gather information that

will help you answer

your question.

Step 4: Sampling Plan

Identify a demographic profile for the kind of person who could provide you with the information you

need. (Age, gender, emotional state)

Step 5: Methodology

Translate your questionnaire into an email survey. Em

ail it to at least 10 potential respondents who fit

your target demographic. (Open with request that it is confidential and nothing will be sold)

Step 6: Analyze the Data

Count the valid responses you got and create graphs for each of your three questions

with the

distribution of the answers.

Step 7: Written Report

Write a brief report on your findings and how it impacted your initial questiON

DO NOT CHOOSE THE EXAMPLE QUESTION CHOOSE ANOTHER QUESTION.