based on the coaching session, we agreed on using "mixed methods" in approaching our slightly changed subject matter (now topics in business and science). basically, we want to find out how one gets to an interesting topic of a final thesis (may it be phd or master) that also turns out to be beneficiary for your career.

I think using quantiative as well as qualitative surveys should bring up some interesting ideas - altough so far I cannot picture what prototype will come up... wait and see