Chapter 02 · Research

Research Prompts

Intermediate14 min read

AI can help you plan studies, synthesize findings, and surface gaps — but it can't replace talking to users. Use these prompts to accelerate the parts that don't require direct human contact.

Prompt patterns in this chapter

Selected prompt

I need to understand research question for user type. Suggest a lightweight research plan: goal, 2–3 methods, sample size and type, what I'd learn from each method, and what would make this study successful.

Use when

Kickstarting discovery research with limited time or budget.

Output format

Structured plan: goal, methods, sample, success metrics.

Sources & further reading

  1. Lean UX research planning Gothelf, J. & Seiden, J. (2021). Lean UX. O'Reilly Media.
  2. Research question formulation Nielsen Norman Group. Planning UX Research. nngroup.com.

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