Something I forgot to mention in my original reply is for you to keep track of your statistics.
In order to add justifications to your research, and if you are truly serious about compiling all of this information (this is going to be a long hard
project), then you need to keep statistical data.
If you are unsure about what it is, check
HERE for an in depth definition of statistics as well as
HERE for an introduction on how to use statistics.
For a summary on statistics:
Statistics is the mathmatical collection, analyzation and correlation of all collected data in any study or even, random or planned. This method will
help add mathmatical data and very strong scientific backing to anything you choose to compile.
For example, you will be able to record the number of members who contribute to your research as well as a breakdown of their information, how many
questions answered, the average answer and various other detailed statistical data. You can be as general or as specific as you like, but the reason I
mention this is that you will inevitably recieve bogus data, and this will allow you to put it into an overall perspective without one story
generating too much lean towards once side or the other. You will be able to analyze the data accordingly and organize it into recognizable and easily
readable charts to help add great detail and substance to your future project.
Trust me when I say it's a pain in the behind and in no way fun, but when it is complete you will be glad you did.
Record everything! Names of people you had contact with, as well as times of day, month, week, etc. etc. along with general data regarding your study.
As much detail as you can get will provide that much more detail in the end.
Good luck, I'm glad you're doing it and not me, I don't have the time for it.
King