> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.userintuition.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

> Learn how to create a research study in User Intuition. This guide walks you through the complete six-step process from choosing a study type to launching.

# Creating a Study Overview

Setting up a study in User Intuition takes about 10-15 minutes and follows a six-step process. By the end, you'll have a live study ready to collect insights from your customers.

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## The Setup Process

| Step | Name                                                           | What You'll Do                                        |
| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| 1    | [Choose Your Study Type](/creating-a-study/choose-study-type)  | Select the research template that matches your goals  |
| 2    | [Customize Your Plan](/creating-a-study/customize-plan)        | Work with Charles to tailor the research plan         |
| 3    | [Review Your Study](/creating-a-study/review-study)            | Review and edit the generated research plan           |
| 4    | [Set Up Your Interviewer](/creating-a-study/setup-interviewer) | Choose your AI interviewer's voice and mode           |
| 5    | [Test Your Conversation](/creating-a-study/test-conversation)  | Experience the study from a participant's perspective |
| 6    | [Launch Your Study](/creating-a-study/launch)                  | Review everything and launch                          |

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## Before You Begin

### What You'll Need

* **A clear research question:** What are you trying to learn?
* **Target participants in mind:** Who will you interview?
* **Context to share:** Background about your company, situation, or hypotheses

### What You'll Create

By the end of this process, you'll have:

* A customized research plan tailored to your specific needs
* A configured AI interviewer ready to conduct natural conversations
* A live study link you can share with participants

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## Tips for Success

**Invest time in customization**

The more context you provide to Charles in Step 2, the more tailored and effective your research plan will be. Don't rush this step.

**Always test before launch**

A 10-minute test conversation can save you from discovering issues after participants have completed interviews.

**Keep your research focused**

Resist the urge to ask about everything. Focused studies that go deep on 4-6 topics deliver more actionable insights than broad studies that skim many topics.

**Write for your participants**

Use language your customers understand. Avoid internal jargon in your questions.

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## After Launch

Once your study is live, you'll manage it from the Study Dashboard:

| Guide                                                                     | Description                                        |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| [Dashboard Overview](/managing-your-study/dashboard)                      | Navigate the dashboard and understand key metrics  |
| [Inviting Participants](/recruiting/overview)                             | Add participants via email, panel, widget, or link |
| [Viewing Calls & Transcripts](/managing-your-study/calls-and-transcripts) | Review completed interviews and audio              |
| [Understanding Reports](/managing-your-study/reports)                     | Generate and interpret AI-powered insights         |
| [Edit & Delete Studies](/managing-your-study/edit-and-delete)             | Manage your study configuration                    |

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## Frequently Asked Questions

**How long does setup take?**

Most users complete setup in 10-15 minutes. Complex custom studies may take longer.

**Can I save and return later?**

Yes. Your progress is saved automatically. You can close the browser and return to continue.

**Can I duplicate an existing study?**

Yes. From the dashboard, you can duplicate any study to use as a starting point for a new one.

**What if I make a mistake?**

You can click **Back** at any point to revise previous steps. Some changes can be made after launch; others require creating a new study.