Consultation

On contents and challenges of research.

 

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Planning of Research

Proposal done on research methods, number of respondents, schedule based on objectives and client's issues.

    Approx. 1 week for planning

 

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Arrangement of Research Halls

Apart from our private interview room, other venues could be chosen based on budget and needs.

 

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Development of Interview (flow, guide)

Will be made respondent-friendly based on research topic.

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Selection of respondents (Recruiting)

Respondents clearing all requirements will be carefully selected.
Note: Selection may take longer for more complex requirements.

    Average of 1-2 weeks of recruiting

 

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Calling respondents

Meeting point on the day of research will be communicated to respondents beforehand.

 

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Arrangement of Interpreters

Arrangements will be done on demand for clients wishing to observe the interview in language other than Japanese.

 

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Arrangement of Secretaries

For Transcripting.

Welcoming and Guiding of Respondents on the day of research

 

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Set up and Preparation of Interview Hall

Name cards, research materials, etc.

 

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Meals and beverage

Light meals and beverage will be prepared upon request.

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Moderation

Respondents will be interviewed based on the prepared flow. Additional questions are possible, time permitting.

    Actual research could last from half a day to several days
    (differ according to number of respondents and scheduled hours)

 

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Recording

Recorded materials will come in handy to review the entire interview. Available on demand.

    Note: To protect respondents' private information, recorded materials will
    not be provided for clients to keep.

 

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Fee payment to Respondents

To thank for their contribution.

Arrangement of Transcripts

Will be made to record highlights of the interview. Could choose between a short simple version completed during the same day of research, or a edited version showing details, which takes few days until delivery.

    Submitted few days after research

 

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Summary & Analysis

Report will be made based on research objectives. Simplified summary report of interview will be submitted a day after the research. Detailed report with various analysis of research is also available.

    Submitted approx. 2 weeks after research