The first step in the research process is clarification of the question or problem. Next the budget had to be considered. The hotel had no budget beyond the normal hourly wage I was being paid and the research was valuable to the organization so it was decided I would conduct the research during the course of my normal day shift. The next step was deciding a research and sampling design. The target population was the competing hotels located on the same street. I was to collect data by calling and asking questions or by visiting the property. Secondary data could also be collected using any advertisements in the local paper. The next step in the research process involved analyzing and interpreting the data. All of the data I collected was compiled into a chart showing the different rates and amenities