Contracting with research firms: Arranging for the required facilities (in-house or external)
(if necessary): 1-2 weeks
Contracting with research firms: Developing and testing the questionnaire, interview guide, or protocol
(if necessary): 2-3 weeks
Contracting with research firms: Recruiting interviewers and respondents
(if necessary): 2-4 weeks
Contracting with research firms: Gathering feedback
(if necessary): 1-2 weeks
Contracting with research firms: Summarizing the results
(if necessary): 1 week
Contracting with research firms: Total time
(if necessary): 7-12 weeks