Product

Level 2 - Application

Execute User Research Projects

Taught by Dr. Maya Patel

About This Challenge

Conduct user research from planning through analysis to generate insights that improve products. This challenge teaches practical research skills including participant recruitment, session facilitation, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and persuasive communication of findings.

What You'll Learn

Plan comprehensive research projects with clear objectives, timelines, and stakeholder alignment
Recruit appropriate research participants using screening criteria and ethical practices
Facilitate research sessions effectively using moderation techniques and active listening
Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify patterns and meaningful themes
Communicate research findings persuasively to drive product decisions and organizational change

Challenge Content

25 lessons

Research Planning and Strategy

Anatomy of a Research Plan

10 Min

Crafting Strong Research Questions

7 Min

Building a Research Timeline and Budget

6 Min

Research Planning Knowledge Check

10 Min

Create a Research Plan Document

30 Min

Participant Recruitment

Finding the Right Participants

9 Min

Defining Screening Criteria

7 Min

Recruitment Channels and Ethics

7 Min

Recruitment Practices Quiz

10 Min

Build a Recruitment Screener

25 Min

Session Facilitation

Mastering Session Moderation

10 Min

The Session Facilitation Framework

8 Min

Advanced Probing Techniques

7 Min

Facilitation Skills Assessment

10 Min

Conduct a Practice Research Session

45 Min

Data Analysis and Synthesis

Systematic Research Analysis

10 Min

Qualitative Data Coding

8 Min

From Patterns to Insights

8 Min

Analysis and Synthesis Quiz

10 Min

Analyze Research Data

40 Min

Research Communication

Presenting Research That Drives Decisions

9 Min

Structuring Research Deliverables

8 Min

Building a Research Repository

7 Min

Research Communication Assessment

10 Min

Create a Research Findings Presentation

40 Min

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Challenge Info

Level

Level 2 - Application

Subject

Product

Progress

Rewards

Requirements

Completion of User Research Introduction challenge or equivalent foundational knowledge
Familiarity with basic research methods such as interviews and surveys
Access to a note-taking or documentation tool
Willingness to practice facilitation with real participants

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