Summary  
This chapter outlines techniques for requirements elicitation—covering methods like interviews, workshops, focus groups, online surveys, and observation—along with sample open-ended questions to guide stakeholder discussions.  

General domain of usage  
Software development project planning

## Methods of Collections

There are several different methods you can use to conduct your detective work and collect a project's requirements. Review five methods for collecting requirements below:



## Questions to Ask

No matter how you decide to collect your project requirements, remember that your conversations and questions are exploratory. Ask open-ended questions that allow the customer or client to expand on their needs or expectations. Ask the right questions to get the information you need. 

You can use the following sample questions to help you get started. Use them to inspire your own questions, which should be tailored to the project and stakeholder.

How would you create a list of everything you expect the project needs?

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Defining Project Requirements

Methods of Collections

Questions to Ask