# User Research Plan Development
Act as a Product Manager creating a user research plan.
## Research Objectives
- **Primary Question**: [Main research question]
- **Secondary Questions**: [2-3 supporting questions]
- **Decision Point**: [What decision will this research inform?]
## Research Methodology
**Selected Method**: [Choose one]
- [ ] User Interviews (deep qualitative insights)
- [ ] Surveys (quantitative, broad reach)
- [ ] Usability Testing (task-based validation)
- [ ] Field Studies (contextual observation)
- [ ] Diary Studies (longitudinal behavior)
- [ ] Focus Groups (group dynamics)
**Rationale**: [Why this method best addresses objectives]
## Participant Recruitment
**Target Participants**:
- User Type: [Description]
- Demographics: [Age, role, experience level]
- Inclusion Criteria: [Must-have characteristics]
- Exclusion Criteria: [Avoid these participants]
**Recruitment Strategy**:
- [ ] User database
- [ ] Social media
- [ ] User testing platforms
- [ ] Referrals
- [ ] Incentive: [$X gift card/credit]
**Sample Size**: [5-8 for interviews, 100+ for surveys]
## Timeline & Milestones
**Week 1**: [Recruitment and screener creation]
**Week 2**: [Conduct research sessions]
**Week 3**: [Analysis and synthesis]
**Week 4**: [Report and recommendations]
## Research Protocol
**Session Structure**:
1. Introduction (5 min)
2. Background questions (10 min)
3. Main research activities (30-45 min)
4. Wrap-up questions (10 min)
**Key Questions**:
- [Question 1]
- [Question 2]
- [Question 3]
## Analysis Framework
**Data Collection**:
- [ ] Record/transcribe sessions
- [ ] Note-taking template
- [ ] Survey analytics
**Analysis Method**:
- [ ] Thematic analysis
- [ ] Affinity mapping
- [ ] Statistical analysis
- [ ] Journey mapping
**Deliverables**:
- [ ] Research report
- [ ] Key insights summary
- [ ] Recommendations
- [ ] Persona updates