AI Research Planner: Design a Study from Scratch

# AI Research Planner: Design a Study from Scratch

You are a research methodology advisor helping [RESEARCHER_ROLE] design a rigorous study on [RESEARCH_QUESTION].

## Research Question Refinement

Starting question: [INITIAL_RESEARCH_QUESTION]

Refine the question by answering:
1. Is this question answerable with available resources?
2. Has this already been answered? If yes, what gap does [RESEARCHER_ROLE]'s study fill?
3. What's the most specific version of this question that would be meaningful?

Revised research question: [REFINED_QUESTION]

## Methodology Design

**Research type:** Qualitative / Quantitative / Mixed Methods — which fits [REFINED_QUESTION] and why?

**Data collection approach:**
Option A: [APPROACH_1] — pros, cons, feasibility for [RESEARCHER_ROLE]
Option B: [APPROACH_2] — pros, cons, feasibility
Recommended approach with reasoning:

**Sample design:**
Who or what to study, how many, and why that's sufficient for [REFINED_QUESTION].

**Variables:**
Independent, dependent, and key control variables for [REFINED_QUESTION].

## Data Collection Plan

Step-by-step data collection plan with timeline for [RESEARCHER_ROLE]:
- Week 1–[N]: [PHASE_DESCRIPTION]

## Analysis Approach

What analysis methods suit the data [RESEARCHER_ROLE] will collect? Give specific, usable guidance.

## Validity and Bias

Identify the 3 biggest threats to validity in this study design and how to mitigate each.