Views about Global Oil & Gas Industry

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SQ 1) How many market research discussions have you taken part in over the last 6 months?*
- i. None
- ii. One
- iii. Two or more
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SQ 2) Are you currently participating, or scheduled to participate in any other market research projects?*
- i. Yes
- ii. No
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SQ 3) Do you, or anyone else in your family work in the following industries?*
- i. An Internet company
- ii. Research, Marketing, Media or Advertising
- iii. None of these
Please select one or more of the above. MULTICODE
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SQ 8) Which of the following best describes the industry you currently work in?*
- i. Oil & Gas – upstream & downstream
- ii. Petrochemical
- iii. Other
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SQ 9) Which part of the world are you located?*
- i. India
- ii. China
- iii. Malaysia
- iv. Indonesia
- v. Philippines
- vi. Pakistan
- vii. Vietnam
- viii. Kazakhstan
- ix. Other
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SQ 10) Which of the following describes your organisation’s sector?*
- i. Refineries
- ii. Petrochemical Plants
- iii. Operators
- iv. Contractors
- v. Engineering
- vi. Procurement and Construction (EPCs)
- vii. Other
Please select one or more of the above. MULTICODE
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SQ 11) What is your occupation / role within your organisation?*
- i. Design Engineer (Plant and process)
- ii. Process Engineer
- iii. Production Engineer
- iv. Procurement Engineer
- v. Plant Manager
- vi. Operations Manager
- vii. Instrument Technician / Engineer
- viii. Project / Program Manager
- ix. Other
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SQ 12) How many years’ experience do you have within your industry?*
- i. Less than 1 year
- ii. 1 – 5 years
- iii. 6 – 10 years
- iv. 11 – 15 years
- v. 15+ years
Please select one of the above. SINGLE CODE

SQ 13) Which of the following best describes how knowledgeable you are about measurement insight tools within the oil and gas, or petrochemical industry?*
- i. I would describe myself as very knowledgeable about measurement insight tools within the oil & gas or petrochemical plant industry. I know which companies provide these tools, and this is an area that I am looking into.
- ii. I would describe myself as fairly knowledgeable - I know a bit about measurement insight tools. I have heard about them, and I do know some companies which provide these products. I have researched them, but I’m not very confident on the product details.
- iii. I wouldn’t describe myself as very knowledgeable, but I get by. I’ve heard about measurement insight tools in the oil & gas or petrochemical industry, but I’ve not done much research on them; but it’s an area that is of interest to my organisation.
- iv. I do not know about any measurement insight tools in the oil & gas or petrochemical plant industry.
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SQ 14) Which devices do you use to search product information?*
- i. Desktop / Laptop
- ii. Smartphone
- iii. Tablet
- iv. None of the above
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SQ 15) How often do you research information about measurement insight tools within the oil & gas or petrochemical segments? For instance, measurement insight tools which might be used for process monitoring or control?*
- i. Daily
- ii. Weekly
- iii. Monthly
- iv. A few times a year
- v. Yearly
- vi. Hardly ever
- vii. Never
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SQ 16) Do you know any companies which provide measurement insight products and services within the oil & gas or petrochemical industry?*
- i. Tracerco
- ii. Vega
- iii. Berthold
- iv. Endress + Hausser
- v. Other
- vi. I do not know any company providing these tools
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SQ 17) What digital activities would you carry out to understand more about measurement insight tools in the oil & gas or petrochemical industry?*
- i. Research product information across providers’ websites
- ii. Compare Products
- iii. Go through product catalogue information
- iv. Download product documents
- v. Request more information from the provider
- vi. Ask for a quote
- vii. Create an account to get more information about product purchases
- viii. Other or None
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SQ 18) Which of the following best describes your role in purchasing decisions for measurement insights products (e.g., process monitoring for level measurement and density measurement)?*
- i. I am the sole decision maker for the purchase of measurement insight tools for process monitoring and control within my company
- ii. I am a part of the decision-making team and have influence in the purchase of measurement insight tools for process monitoring and control within my company
- iii. I am unaware or uninvolved in purchase of measurement insight tools for process monitoring and control within my company
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SQ 19) Have you purchased any measurement tools during the last 2 years?*
- i. Yes
- ii. No
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SQ 20) Are you planning to buy any measurement insights tools in the near future (e.g. this year or next year) for your organisation operating in the oil & gas or petrochemical sector?*
- i. Yes
- ii. No
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SQ 21) How tech savvy do you consider yourself to be?*
- i. I would describe myself as very confident. I would classify myself as a bit of a super tech expert in using a smartphone/tablet and the Internet. I never have any problems and people often ask me for advice.
- ii. I would describe myself as confident. I’m comfortable with most aspects of using a smartphone/tablet and Internet use. On the rare occasions I can’t find my own solution to a new task or problem I can usually find one pretty quickly.
- iii. I would describe myself as fairly confident. I’m reasonably comfortable with using a smartphone/tablet and Internet use, though if it is not obvious how to do a task it can take me quite a while to discover what to do.
- iv. I would describe myself as needing others to do technical things for me. I’m a bit clueless when it comes to tablets/smartphones! I nearly always need help with something. I tend to ask people to do any technology related activities for me.
Please select one of the above. SINGLE CODE

SQ 22) When looking for measurement insights tools within your industry, is there any brand you would not consider?*
- i. Tracerco
- ii. Other
- iii. None
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SQ 23) What is your primary device when accessing the Internet?*
- i. Desktop &/or Laptop
- ii. Tablet
- iii. Smartphone
- iv. None of these – I do not access the Internet
Please select one of the above. SINGLE CODE

SQ 24) Which of the following online activities do you regularly do?*
- a. Internet browsing
- b. Internet Shopping
- c. Sending / receiving personal emails
- d. Downloading / streaming music
- e. Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc)
- f. Research / Looking for information
- g. None of these
Please select one or more of the above. MULTICODE

SQ 25) Do you have audio and camera capabilities on your device (preferably laptop/desktop) to allow screen-sharing AND do you agree to download ZOOM prior to the session?*
- i. I have audio and camera capabilities on my laptop/desktop, and agree to download Zoom
- ii. I have audio and camera capabilities on some other device, and agree to download Zoom
- iii. Other
Please select one or more of the above. MULTICODE
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SQ 26) Do you have a reliable and fast internet connection that allows you to stream TV and video content on multiple channels at the same time?*
- i. Yes
- ii. Other
Please specify*

SQ 27) Are you articulate, confident and able to express yourself clearly, taking an active part in a discussion in English?*
- i. Yes, I speak good English, am articulate, and have an easy to understand accent.
- i. Yes, I speak good English, am articulate, and have an easy to understand accent.
- iii. I would feel far more comfortable interviewing in a different language
Please select one of the above. SINGLE CODE
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SQ 28) Thank-you for the time you have taken to answer these screening questions - could you confirm a few final details, including two or three suitable interview times (during wc 16th August), so that we can speak when it’s mutually convenient.
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- No, I do not agree
At the start of this research you will be asked to give verbal consent to a non-disclosure / confidentiality agreement in order to participate – could you confirm that you will be willing to do this?*
- Yes, that’s fine
- No, I would like to discuss this further
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- No, I would like to discuss this further
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- No, I do not agree
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