Count observed steps, contexts, or sessions logged
Use one recent, representative period and count the actual records, steps, safeguards, or decisions reviewed.
Customer Discovery & User Research
Work Shadowing Planner
Defines what to observe during a customer’s day without disrupting normal behavior.
- Calculated instantly from your inputs
- No signup or data submission
- A focused next step for MVP planning
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Your inputs
Enter decision-relevant research evidence
Use counts, rates, time, or costs from one stated period. Every numeric input changes the calculation, and the context shapes the explanation.
Your calculated result
Your result
0/100
Planning score
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How it works
Check items supported by direct observation
Compare supported items with unexplained exceptions or missing contexts rather than relying on a general confidence rating.
Use the transparent signal
The result shows coverage, gap pressure, and follow-up capacity so the weakest evidence can shape the next action.
Frequently asked questions
What does Work Shadowing Planner calculate?
It calculates a planning signal from observed steps, contexts, or sessions logged, items supported by direct observation, unexplained exceptions or missing contexts, and available follow-up capacity.
Is the result statistically conclusive?
No. It is a transparent planning estimate or risk signal. Use appropriate statistical analysis and qualified review when formal inference is required.
How should participant data be handled?
Use aggregated counts where possible, collect only necessary information, obtain informed consent, and follow applicable privacy and research policies.
When should I recalculate Work Shadowing Planner?
Recalculate when the audience, sample, source evidence, method, constraints, or decision changes materially.
How we compare
| Capability | MVPHub | Dovetail | User Interviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work Shadowing Planner input-based calculation | ✓ | — | — |
| Formula and assumptions shown immediately | ✓ | — | — |
| Focused next-step guidance | ✓ | — | — |
Work Shadowing Planner provides one focused calculation and next step. Dovetail supports broader research analysis and repository workflows, while User Interviews supports participant recruitment workflows.