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My name is Joseph Hsieh and I am a graduate student in the Academy of Art University. My MFA project is creating merchandise that is appropriate for museums stores. I am doing a market research study as part of my MFA project to determine the shopping behavior of my target customer. You are being asked to participate in this research study because your age and location are similar with my target customers. If you agree to be in this study, you will send it back to my email address. It is possible that some of the questions on the survey may make you feel uncomfortable, but you are free to decline to answer any questions you do not wish to answer, or to stop participation at any time. Although you will not be asked to put your name on the survey, I will know that you were asked to participate in the research because I sent you this letter and survey. Participation in research may mean a loss of confidentiality. Study records will be kept as confidential as is possible. No individual identities will be used in any reports or publications resulting from the study. While there will be no direct benefit to you from participating in this study, the anticipated benefit of this study is a better understanding of the museum store market and visitor’s shopping behavior. There will be no costs to you as a result of taking part in this study, nor will you be reimbursed for your participation in this study. If you have questions about the research, you may contact Joseph Hsieh. PARTICIPATION IN RESEARCH IS VOLUNTARY. You are free to decline to be in this study, or to withdraw from it at any point. Thank you for your attention. If you agree to participate, please complete the attached survey and return it to me in the enclosed pre-addressed, pre-stamped envelope. Sincerely, Joseph Hsieh Graduate Student Academy of Art University What is your age? Where do you live? Describe the degree to which these statements apply How many times per year do you travel abroad? What would you be interested in visiting when you are new to a city? (check all that apply) When you are in a museum, what is your must-see place? (check all that apply) When I visit a museum in a foreign city, I will make a purchase in their gift shop. If you are traveling and make a purchase in a museum shop, you would spend ____ I usually buy something at local museum store. On average, how much do you usually spend in a local museum store? What would you buy from a museum store? (check all that apply) I would purchase this merchandise because _______ (check all that apply) For whom do you make these purchases mostly? How much are you willing to spend for a tee shirt in a museum store? ![]() How much are you willing to spend for a sport shirt in a museum store? ![]() What influences you the most when buying clothes in a museum store? What kind of graphic depicted on the apparel appeals you? When it comes to artwork graphic apparel, I would like to buy ![]() Identical image Reinterpreted design Survey Demonstration Conclusion |