Research Question:

Step 1: The Decision Situation Solve a burning question youve always wanted answered 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 questions 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. Email 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.

Use Google Forms or Survey Monkey