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Structured Instrument
Polling Booth
Participants provide sensitive information anonymously through a polling booth, which ensures confidentiality and reduces social desirability bias. The method involves external individuals submitting responses in a structured, private manner.
When This Method Fits
Typical duration
Hours – Days
Typical cost
Low
Fidelity level
N/A
Stage
Discovery, Validation
Hypothesis type
Desirability
Goal type
Find product-market fit, Deepen product-market fit, Maximize societal impact, Improve operational efficiency
Randomization
N/A
Study design
Individual case report
Minimum units needed
20
1Best Fit When
Best when the questions being asked are sensitive enough that anonymity meaningfully improves how honestly people respond.