Hagen/Sinclair Research is looking for consumers in the Bay Area to participate in a PAID 45-minute Shopalong and Usability test about Virtual Reality Headsets (VR). Participants will test a new VR device and offer their opinions and suggestions.

INCENTIVE: As a thank you for participating, those who complete the session will be paid an incentive of $175 plus a $25 travel stipend.

DATE/TIME: The interviews will take place ​Tuesday 3/26 and Wednesday, 3/27, 2024.

LOCATION: The sessions are taking place in Burlingame, CA. The location is BART accessible with a transfer from Millbrae. You will receive a $25 travel stipend.

FORMAT: 45-minute in-person Interview and product testing.

If you are interested in participating, please provide the following information. If your answers pre-qualify you for the study, one of our recruiters will call you to complete the screening process.

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* 1. Please enter the following information. We ask for your industry and occupation in order to invite you to appropriate studies. Your address is solely for the purpose of sending incentive checks.

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* 2. When was the last time you took part in any market research group, in-depth interview or online study?

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* 3. If you did take part, what was the subject matter of this research?

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* 4. Do you, or anyone in your family or household, work for, or have ever worked in any of the following industries?

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* 5. Do you, or anyone in your family or household, work for, or have ever worked in any of the following companies?

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* 6. Please indicate the gender with which you identify.

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* 7. What is your age?

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* 8. Are there any children under the age of 18 that live in your household at least 50% of the time?

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* 9. How old are the children?

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* 10. Which of the following best describes your current employment?

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* 11. What is your profession?

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* 12. What is your company's industry type?

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* 13. What is the name of the company you work for?

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* 14. Here is list of home technology devices. Please select if it’s something you have heard of, currently own, have owned in the past or never heard of.

  Aware of Currently Own Previously owned Never heard of
Virtual Reality headset (e.g., Meta Quest, PlayStation VR)
Smartphone (e.g., iPhone, Samsung, Pixel)
Video game console (e.g., Xbox, PlayStation
Wearable device, such as smart watch (e.g., Apple Watch, Fitbit)

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* 15. What brand/ version of the following products do you currently own? Skip any device you don't own. Continue to Q16 if you have none of these.

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* 16. Parents of Teens only: How often, if ever, does your teenager engage in the following activities? (If you aren't a parent of teens, skip to Q17)

  Daily Multiple (3-5) times per week A few (1-2) times per week A few times a month Never N/A
Go shopping
Play games on your phone or tablet
Read
Watch movie
Play video games on a computer/console/handheld device

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* 17. Compared to other people you know, how would you describe your adoption of new technology products?

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* 18. How would you describe your current opinion of each of the following companies?

  Very favorable Somewhat favorable Neutral Somewhat unfavorable Very unfavorable
Google
Apple
X Corporation (formerly known as Twitter)
Meta (owner of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Whatsapp, etc.)
Tik Tok

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* 19. If you currently own a VR headset, how likely are you to upgrade your VR headset in the next 12 months?

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* 20. How interested are you in VR?

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* 21. How likely are you to purchase a Virtual Reality Headset in the next 12 months?

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* 22. Which of the following brands of VR headsets would you definitely not purchase either again or for the first time?

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* 23. Imagine you were to purchase a VR device in the next year. For whom in your household would you purchase this device? Select all that apply.

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* 24. How have you/ how would you research and shop for your VR Headset?

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* 25. Which brick-and-mortar store(s) have you/will you visit to research/shop for the VR Headset(s) you’re interested in? Check all that apply.

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* 26. Which of the following best describes your role in decisions to purchase devices like VR Headsets for your home?

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* 27. How likely are you to purchase a VR headset in the next 12 months using a 1-5 scale where 1 means not at all close and 5 means you’re definitely going to purchase?

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* 28. Which of the following best describes your race and ethnicity? (Select all that apply)

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* 29. What is the last education level that you have completed?

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* 30. Which of the following best describes your total household income before taxes?

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* 31. For each of the following statements please tell me whether you agree strongly with the statement, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly.

  Agree Strongly Agree Somewhat Disagree Somewhat, Disagree Completely
I am very comfortable talking with others who may or may not share my same views
My friends come to me when they need creative solutions to problems/ challenges
I am excited by the idea of participating in a group discussion to share my ideas and opinions

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* 32. One last question. If you had to give up one piece of technology you use daily, what would it be and why?

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* 33. If you prefer to receive your payment via PayPal please include your PayPal credentials here.

Thank you for taking the time to fill out our survey. A recruiter will call you to complete the screening process if your answers are a match to the study qualifications.

This is a legitimate paid market research study. To verify, go to our website: WWW.HAGENSINCLAIR.COM. If you want to receive personal invitations to future studies click the PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION LINK and sign up. We will contact you if a project arises that looks like a good fit for you. Thanks again!

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