SF Upcoming PAID Study on Cars

1. SF Upcoming PAID Study on Cars- December 11-12, 2010

Thank you for taking the time to answer these brief questions. As always, we appreciate your input as a valuable Plaza Research respondent. We have a new study on Cars that you may be interested in.

PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND IF YOU HAVE DONE A STUDY WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS.

We are looking for males and females ages 25-54. This study is a 2-hour focus group discussion and will take place on Saturday, December 11 and Sunday, December 12. The honorarium is $125.00 if you qualify and participate.

Recruiters will be calling responses in the order received until the study is full.

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* 1. Contact Information

Name

Daytime Phone

Evening Phone

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* 2. Employment Information

Job Title

Company Name

Industry

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* 3. What is your gender?

Male

Female

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* 4. What is your exact age? (i.e. 32)

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* 5. What is your current work status?

Employed Full Time

Employed Part Time

Full Time Student

Part Time Student

Homemaker

Retired

Disabled

Unemployed

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* 6. Have you ever participated in a focus group, panel discussion or an individual interview conducted by a market research company?

Yes

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* 7. When was the last time you participated in a focus group, panel discussion or an individual interview conducted by a market research company, if any?

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* 8. Which of the following best describes the last level of education you completed?

High school graduate

Some college

Completed 2-yr college

Completed 4-yr college

Currently in Graduate School

Don't know

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* 9. Do you or anyone in your household, currently own or lease a car and drive on a daily basis?

Yes- I fit this description

Yes- Someone other than e fits this description

Don't know

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* 10. About how much time do you spend driving on a typical day?

Less than 30 minutes

30-60 minutes

More than 60 minutes

Don't know

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* 11. What is the make an model of that car (i.e. Toyota Camry or Ford Explorer)?

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* 12. What is the model year of the car you drive the most?

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

2002

2001 & older

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* 13. At the time you purchased your car, were you involved in at least 50% of the decision?

Yes

Yes, shared the decison

No, the car was a "hand me down" from a family member or close friend

No-someone else made the decision without my input

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* 14. Thinking about the nest time you are in the market for a replacement of your car, will you be more likely to purchase/lease a new vehicle or a used vehicle?

New

Used

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* 15. Approximately when do you expect to start shopping for a new vehicle? Would you say it will be in.....

Less than one year

One to two years

Two to three years

Three to four yearrs

More than four years from now

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* 16. In this series of statements, for each one, please tell me how well it describes you using a 1 to 5 scale where a 1=does not describe me at all, a 3=neutral and a 5=describes me completely.


New technologies are causing more problems for me than they are solving	New technologies are causing more problems for me than they are solving	New technologies are causing more problems for me than they are solving	New technologies are causing more problems for me than they are solving	New technologies are causing more problems for me than they are solving	New technologies are causing more problems for me than they are solving
Concerns about the environment are mostly overblown	Concerns about the environment are mostly overblown	Concerns about the environment are mostly overblown	Concerns about the environment are mostly overblown	Concerns about the environment are mostly overblown	Concerns about the environment are mostly overblown
I get stressed out from all of the different electronic devices I have to manage	I get stressed out from all of the different electronic devices I have to manage	I get stressed out from all of the different electronic devices I have to manage	I get stressed out from all of the different electronic devices I have to manage	I get stressed out from all of the different electronic devices I have to manage	I get stressed out from all of the different electronic devices I have to manage
I'm usually one of the first of my friends to learn about new technology or electronic device	I'm usually one of the first of my friends to learn about new technology or electronic device	I'm usually one of the first of my friends to learn about new technology or electronic device	I'm usually one of the first of my friends to learn about new technology or electronic device	I'm usually one of the first of my friends to learn about new technology or electronic device	I'm usually one of the first of my friends to learn about new technology or electronic device
I try to do my part to preserve the environment, even if it means making some personal sacrifices	I try to do my part to preserve the environment, even if it means making some personal sacrifices	I try to do my part to preserve the environment, even if it means making some personal sacrifices	I try to do my part to preserve the environment, even if it means making some personal sacrifices	I try to do my part to preserve the environment, even if it means making some personal sacrifices	I try to do my part to preserve the environment, even if it means making some personal sacrifices
I seek out new technology as a way to enhance my career and/or life	I seek out new technology as a way to enhance my career and/or life	I seek out new technology as a way to enhance my career and/or life	I seek out new technology as a way to enhance my career and/or life	I seek out new technology as a way to enhance my career and/or life	I seek out new technology as a way to enhance my career and/or life
My family and friends consider me knowledgeable about technology and come to me for technology advice	My family and friends consider me knowledgeable about technology and come to me for technology advice	My family and friends consider me knowledgeable about technology and come to me for technology advice	My family and friends consider me knowledgeable about technology and come to me for technology advice	My family and friends consider me knowledgeable about technology and come to me for technology advice	My family and friends consider me knowledgeable about technology and come to me for technology advice
If I could afford it, I would prefer to buy a car with the latest technology features	If I could afford it, I would prefer to buy a car with the latest technology features	If I could afford it, I would prefer to buy a car with the latest technology features	If I could afford it, I would prefer to buy a car with the latest technology features	If I could afford it, I would prefer to buy a car with the latest technology features	If I could afford it, I would prefer to buy a car with the latest technology features
I try to keep informed on "green" technology advances, such as electric vehicles, alternative energy etc.	I try to keep informed on "green" technology advances, such as electric vehicles, alternative energy etc.	I try to keep informed on "green" technology advances, such as electric vehicles, alternative energy etc.	I try to keep informed on "green" technology advances, such as electric vehicles, alternative energy etc.	I try to keep informed on "green" technology advances, such as electric vehicles, alternative energy etc.	I try to keep informed on "green" technology advances, such as electric vehicles, alternative energy etc.

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* 17. Which of these ranges best describes your total annual household income before taxes?

Under $30,000

$30,000-$49,000

$50,000-$69,000

$70,000-$89,000

$90,000-$109,000

over $100,000

Don't know