Plan a User Research Study
Design a user research study with screener criteria, interview questions, and analysis framework.
The Prompt
Plan a user research study for the following question. Provide: 1. Research objectives: specific questions this study will answer 2. Research method: [INTERVIEW / SURVEY / USABILITY TEST / DIARY STUDY] with justification 3. Participant screener: criteria and screener questions 4. Discussion guide (for interviews) or survey questions 5. Tasks and scenarios (for usability testing) 6. Analysis framework: how to synthesize findings 7. Deliverables and timeline 8. Sample size recommendation Research question: [WHAT DO YOU WANT TO LEARN?] Product stage: [PRE-PRODUCT / BETA / MATURE] Time/budget available: [CONSTRAINTS] Existing assumptions to test: [LIST YOUR HYPOTHESES]
Example Output
A 3-week research plan for 10 user interviews: screener for ML engineers at mid-market companies, a 45-minute discussion guide with 12 questions covering current workflow and pricing pain points, an affinity mapping analysis framework, and a synthesis template producing 3-5 key insights per session.
FAQ
Which AI model is best for Plan a User Research Study?
Claude Sonnet 4 — rigorous research design with clear reasoning.
How do I use the Plan a User Research Study prompt?
Copy the prompt, replace the [BRACKETED] placeholders with your specific information, and paste into your preferred AI assistant (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.). A 3-week research plan for 10 user interviews: screener for ML engineers at mid-market companies, a 45-minute discussion guide with 12 questions covering current workflow and pricing pain points, an affinity mapping analysis framework, and a synthesis template producing 3-5 key insights per session.
Model Recommendation
Claude Sonnet 4 — rigorous research design with clear reasoning.