Project Aquamarine (Services)
watchLAB
welcomes you to th
e
pre-qualifying
online survey for Project
Aquamarine (Services)
!
Topic:
Services
Genders:
All
Ages:
18+
Sessions Available:
Thursday, February 22 - Tuesday, February 27
Type of study:
Virtual 1-on-1 Discussion
Length:
60 minutes
Location:
Seeking participants Nationwide
Incentive:
$150
(
Payment would be mailed to you as a check. We estimate that checks would be mailed out about 6 weeks after the last interviews for this study have been completed.)
Before you get started -- some stuff you should know:
After you fill out the survey, we will review your responses. If you appear to be a possible match to our client's research criteria we will call you
to verify your responses and ask you some additional questions to determine if you fully qualify. Please note that simply filling out the survey does not automatically qualify you for the study. Also, due to a potential high volume of responses, we may only be able to respond to those who appear to be a possible match.
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Contact & Basic Info
First Name
Last Name
Mobile Phone
Email
Birthdate (mm/dd/yyyy)
Age
Gender
Please select...
Woman
Man
Non-Binary
Prefer to Self-Identify
Ethnicity
Please select...
Caucasian or White
Hispanic / Latina/ Latino/ Latinx or South or Central American
African American, African, or Black
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Middle Eastern or North African
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Other race, ethnicity, or origin
I identify with more than one of the above
Do you identify as being LGBTQIA+?
Please select...
Yes
No
City
State
Zip Code
Metro Area
Please select...
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
Austin-Round Rock, TX
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
San Francisco–Oakland–Hayward, CA
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
St. Louis, MO-IL
OTHER
Urbanicity
Please select...
Urban
Suburban
Rural/Small Town
Highest level of education attained
Please select...
Some high school, no diploma
High school graduate or GED
Some college coursework, no degree
Trade / vocational school degree
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Post-graduate degree
Marital Status
Please select...
Single, never married
Living with partner
Married
Divorced
Widowed
Other
Employment Status
Please select...
Full Time
Part Time
Unemployed
Homemaker
Retired
Student
Other
What is your job title?
What organization do you work for?
What does your organization do? What industry is it in?
Household Income
Please select...
Under $25,000
$25,000-$49,999
$50,000-$59,999
$60,000-$74,999
$75,000-$99,999
$100,000-$149,999
$150,000 or more
Prefer not to say
Technology Details
Which, if any, of the following devices do you own?
Desktop
Laptop
Smartphone
Tablet
E-Reader
None of the above
Does your computer have a webcam you would be willing to use during this remote interview session?
Yes
No
Does your desktop/laptop have a working and connected mouse that you can use during your session?
Yes, I have a mouse
Yes, I have a trackpad
No
Do you have
working
speakers and a microphone or a
working
headset that can be used for audio for your desktop/laptop?
Yes, I have working speakers and a microphone
Yes, I have a working headset that can be used for audio
No
What type of Internet connection do you have on your desktop/laptop computer?
High speed (like Cable modem or DSL)
Dial-up
What operating system does your computer run on?
Windows (8.1or higher)
Mac (OS X 10.9 or higher)
Chromebook (Chrome OS)
Other
Does your desktop/laptop computer allow you to connect to remote meeting software (such as Zoom) and/or do you have administrator rights for your computer?
Yes
No
You
may
be asked to share your desktop/laptop screen during the session. Would you be comfortable doing so?
Yes
No
Would you be willing to install Zoom on your desktop/laptop for your interview?
Yes
No
What is the make, model, and OS of your smartphone?
Do you currently have the ability to access personal email via a mobile email app on your smartphone?
Yes
No
Are you willing to install the Zoom app (or another similar type of software app) on your smartphone?
Yes
No
Are you willing to enable the meeting app to access your smartphone’s camera and microphone for this research?
Yes
No
You may be asked to share your smartphone screen during the session. Would you be comfortable doing so?
Yes
No
Please tell us...
Sometimes we are looking for participants with knowledge of particular occupations and/or industries. Other times, we want to avoid certain industry-knowledge. Do you, or does any member of your household or immediate family, work currently or in the past, in any of the following occupation areas or industries?
Select all that may apply.
Internet security or IT
An ISP company (internet or web provider – e.g., AOL)
Software or app design/development (UI/UX design, programmers, engineers, product managers, information architects, etc.)
Web/software/app consultancy (UI/UX design, programmers, engineers, product managers, information architects, etc.)
A hardware, software or mobile device company
Graphic design
Print, online, radio, or television broadcast news or media
A social media company (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, YouTube)
Public relations
Advertising
Marketing
Market research, user research, analytics research, design research
Retail
An e-commerce company (e.g., Amazon)
A consumer electronics and/or services company
A government agency as an elected official
Banking, savings & loan, or other financial institution
Insurance, brokerage, or any other financial services
None of the above
Similar to the last question, at times, we are seeking participants with a certain amount of experience with research studies. Other times, we want to avoid experience. When was the last time that you participated in a research project, such as a focus group or usability study?
Please select...
Within the past 3 months
Within the past 3-6 months
Within the past 6-12 months
Over a year ago
Never
Which of the following services, if any, do you currently provide?
Select all that may apply.
Care Services (such as baby sitting or pet sitting)
Construction
Education
Real Estate
Financial
Fitness Instruction
Healthcare
Hospitality
Information Technology (IT)
Insurance
Logistics
Marketing
Personal Chef
Private Tour Guide
Utilities
Other
None of these / Not applicable
You mentioned you provide care services, please tell me which care services, if any, do you provide:
Select all that may apply.
Babysitting or childcare
Pet sitting
Sick or elderly sitting
Other
None of the above
Which of the following best describes your relationship to your job?
Please select...
I am the sole owner of my business
I am one of the owners, and share ownership with another partner
I am a full-time or part-time of a business that is owned by someone else
I am a contact/freelance/ gig worker
None of the above
Who is the main decision maker for your job?
Please select...
I am
I share decision making responsibilities
Someone else
Not applicable
Do you personally provide the responsibilities at your job or does someone else?
Please select...
I provide those services
I have full or part-time employees or contract workers who provide those services
Both myself and my employees provide those services
Other
Not applicable
How long, if at all, have you been providing this service as a private service?
Please select...
Less than 3 months
3 months – 1 year
1-3 years
3-5 years
5 years or more
I do not offer private services
Please tell us if you have any licenses or certifications respective to the services you provide. (e.g., CPR, AED, Education, Training, etc.)
Please provide us with a link to you service's website, social media account, etc:
Thinking about the clients you serve, which of the following statements best describes your clientele?
Please select...
I primarily work with returning clients and prefer not to take clients who use my services 1-2 times only.
I only work with returning clients but am open to working with new clients who may only use my services 1-2 times.
I only work with clients who use my services 1-2 times and then typically do not see them again.
I work with a mix of returning clients and clients who only use my services 1-2 times.
Not applicable
Thinking about the clients you serve, please select the types of clients you serve, if any?
Please select...
Local Residents of the local area.
Visitors or tourists traveling to this area.
A mix of local residents and travelers.
My clientele varies and doesn't primarily fall into either category.
Not applicable
Where do you typically work when providing your services?
Please select...
I primarily work in clients' homes or temporary residence
I primarily work at a dedicated location outside of clients' homes (e.g., gym, studio, office).
I offer a mix of both in-home and out-of-home services.
I pick-up my clients from their home or temporary residence and work outside of their home
I work in a company-owned location
Not applicable
You mentioned you work directly in your client’s homes or temporary residence, how often do you provide your service as a private house call?
Please select...
Daily
Several times a week
Weekly
Once a week
A few times a month
Once a month
Less often than once a month
Thinking about the times when clients book your services, who is responsible for booking, managing, and coordinating your services?
Please select...
I am the primary decision maker when it comes to booking, managing, and coordinating my services.
I share decision making responsibility when it comes to booking, managing, and coordinating my services.
Someone else is responsible for booking, managing, and coordinating my services.
Not applicable
Thinking about some of the tools you use to manage your services such as booking operations and calendars. Please select the statement that best describes you.
Select all that may apply.
I use free digital tools (e.g., Google Calendar, iCal, planners, and free booking management apps)
I use paid commercial digital tools (e.g., Acuity, Vagaro, or other paid booking management services)
I use non-digital tools (e.g., physical planner or physical notebook)
Thinking about when client’s seek for your services, where do they primarily find your services?
Select all that may apply.
Craigslist or Classified Ads
Local Social Media Groups (e.g., Facebook Groups)
Online Marketplaces (e.g., Care.com, Sittercity, Rover, Honor, etc.)
Referrals
Other
None of these
You mentioned being a private tour guide, please tell me how you typically develop itineraries for your clients?
Please select...
I offer pre-designed tour packages that clients can choose from.
I work with each client to create a personalized itinerary based on their preferences and interests.
I use a combination of pre-designed elements and customization depending on the client's needs.
Not applicable
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