To find out if their target audience would buy a new media product, how much it could be sold for, how to make it more appealing to the audience, and how to market it to them. The document defines and compares four research methods: primary research provides up-to-date and accurate information but is time consuming and expensive; secondary research is quick and easy but may be outdated; quantitative research studies large numbers but ignores context; qualitative research allows issues to be examined in depth but depends on researcher skills.