​​​🏰​ Hogwarts Mischief Research Plan 

​​​☑️​ To do 

  • ​​Research kick–off
  • ​​Create basic research plan ​@Lindsey R​ 
  • ​​Pull together existing research/surveys on mischief at the castle ​@alexander r​ 
  • ​​Let’s flesh out and define goals for research. 
  • ​​Recruit and schedule study participants ​@Lindsey R​ 
  • ​​3 first years
  • ​​Head of each house
  • ​​3 house elves
  • ​​Build out survey questions 
  • ​​Send survey
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​​​🥅​ Research goals

​​(What do we want to get out of this?)
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  1. ​​Understand the impact of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named’s shenanigans on the student body
  1. ​​How does it impact grades?
  1. ​​Does it have an effect on student morale?
  1. ​​Identify opportunities to improve the student experience
  1. ​​What are the friction points in their experience?
  1. ​​What gaps in their journey do we not yet address?
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​​​❔​Outstanding questions

​​(What specific questions do we need answered?)
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  • ​​Who saw the troll near the bathroom?
  • ​​As you answer questions, include the answer in-line here so you know you’re on the right track with your research.
  • ​​Where do students think the troll came from?
  • ​​How do students react to observing something “weird” on school grounds?
  • ​​What do they think happened to Professor Quirrell?
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​​​👨‍👩‍👧‍👦​ Participants

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​​​🎯​ Target audience

​​(Who do we want to talk to?)
  • ​​4 first years, each from different houses
  • ​​1 Prefect from each house
  • ​​3 house elves, from different duties
  • ​​3-4 professors
  • ​​Active students, enrolled in the 1991–1992 school year
  • ​​Not: Students away on vacation, sick, or personal time for any length of time
  • ​​Active faculty, teaching in the 1991–1992 school year
  • ​​Not: Staff who do not teach a class or interact with the students
  • ​​Not: Staff away on vacation, sick, or personal time for any length of time
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​​​💬​ Interviews 

​​(List participants here, link to relevant notes and assets.)