FIRST LET'S FIND OUT A LITTLE ABOUT YOU:
Are you?*
 A founder of a group 
 A case manager 
 An investigator 
 I'm not sure what I am 
What is your age?*
If you are a founder, how long have you been in the field before you started a group? Type N/A if you are not a founder.*
Would you consider yourself an expert in the field?*
 Yes 
 No 
What is paranormal investigating to you?* Check all that apply
 Something to do 
 Im new just seeing whats out there... 
 A step closer to being on TV 
 It's something that I HAVE to do. I want to know why ghosts are here.
Are you a ghost hunter, or a paranormal investigator?*
 Ghost Hunter 
 Paranormal Investigator 
 Aren't these the same? 
How were you taught to investigate?*
 I jumped in head first and I am using my experience to pave the way
 I researched books and/or got online 
 I watched TV 
 I learned from an established group 
How much time do you spend researching?
 Never 
 Why? I can just watch TV 
 Rarely 
 Whenever I can 
What is your opinion about orbs?*
 I believe they are paranormal 
 I dont believe they are paranormal 
What is your opinion on The Atlantic Paranormal Society a.k.a. TAPS?* Elaborate as much as you like.
Have you ever investigated your own residence and what was the reason behind it?*
What are your thoughts as the investigator on matrixing?*
 I believe you can see things like faces on a wall that can be used as evidence to a skeptic 
 I believe people should quit trying to use things that are unclear as evidence  
 What the heck is matrixing? 

NOW LET'S FIND OUT SOME INFO ABOUT YOUR GROUP:

How long has your group been in existence?*
What is your team’s website address?
Are you scientific, metaphysical, or hybrid?*
 Scientific 
 Metaphysical 
 Both 
Do you conduct private, public, or mixed investigations?*
 Private only 
 Public Only 
 Both public and private 
Have you ever used equipment outside of what you have seen on television?*
 No 
 Yes 
 Why would I do that? 
How long is your average investigation from start to finish on a private case?*
 1 day / night 
 3 days 
 2 weeks 
 1 month 
 3+ months or as long as it takes
 I dont do private cases 
How often do you investigate?*
 Once in a while 
 Once or a few times a month 
 Every weekend 
 All day everyday, baby!!! 
What do you consider to be an optimal group’s size?*
Enter a number
How many of those you listed by number above would you take on an investigation?*
A text box have been given for those who need to explain...
What is the age range of your group? (Ex. 17-42)*
Do you investigate cemeteries and why?*
What's an average location you investigate?
 Cemeteries 
 I go where TV shows have gone 
 Private locations 
 Public locations 
Do you love technology / ghost gadgets?
 Cant live without them! 
 There good, but I can get by without them 
 I don't use technology or ghost gadgets 
 I use both technology and full blown scientific tools such as noaa and university research
Do you use metaphysical tools?*
 No 
 Yes 
 What the heck are metaphysical tools? 
Do you feel a DVR is a good investigation tool?*
 No 
 Yes 
 What is a DVR? 
Do you attend paranormal conventions / events?*
 No 
 Yes 
 Why Should I? 
 They actually have these? 
What’s the most money you would pay to do an investigation?*
 I dont pay 
 As much as possible if the place is great
 Whatever amount seems justified 
What was the longest time you spent debunking, a.k.a. trying to disprove something?
 I've never done it 
 I ask someone else to do it 
 I've been around long enough to know when it's legitimate activity 
 5-10 minutes 
 As long as it takes 
Have you ever experienced a negative haunting? What drew you to this conclusion?*
Do you feel your team has gone above and beyond to at least try to further the research field for paranormal investigating?*
 No, we enjoy investigating the way it is 
 Yes, we hope to further the field 
 I wouldn't know how to do that but I could make a decision if someone could explain it out

NOW LET'S FIND OUT ABOUT YOUR TEAM'S INFRASTRUCTURE:

How often do you do a team meeting?*
 Never 
 Once in a while 
 Every two weeks 
 Once a month 
 Every 3-4 months 
How is it conducted?*
 I chose the 'Never' option above 
 Over email / phone / webcast
 We meet and just talk and it's usually unorganized 
 We meet, sometimes we train, sometimes we use presentations. Usually organized pretty well. 
Do you feel you communicate well with your team?*
 Unsure, or I think I do 
 I feel I do quite well. 
 I ask my team to do stuff and they just won't listen... 
Founders, do you delegate responsilibilty? Everyone else, does your group delegate responsibility?*
 Yes 
 No 
 Why should we do that? 
Do you have a manual, or some type of written protocols your team can adhere to?
 Yes 
 No 
 Why should we do that? 
Do you do background checks of your investigators?*
 Yes 
 No 
 Why should we do that? 
Do you have troublesome members in your group and has any steps been taken to correct the problem?*
 No, fortunately we don't have members to worry about 
 Yes, however steps have been taken to correct the problem 
 Yes, and we don't know how to resolve it 
Do you network out and interact with other paranormal teams?*
 Yes 
 No 
 Why should we do that? 
If you ever needed to, would you call on another team for help no matter how big or small the issue is?*
 Yes 
 No 
 Why should we do that? 
How often do you train or present new methodologies?*
 We feel we dont need to 
 Everytime an oppurtunity arises 
 Why should we do that? 
What would you most likely change about your team or what would make it better?

SOME GENERAL QUESTIONS:

What was the most innovative investigating technique you’ve ever done or still use? Or do you have a technique/new device you would be willing to share?* For example: One of your reports of activity is a door that opens by itself. The investigator may use tape on the door to see if it rips or brakes after informing the team not to use the door.
If you were to change anything about paranormal group organization across the nation, what would it be?
Do you think your team could use some direction, encouragement, or motivation?*
 Nope, we have it wrapped up 
 Yes, it would be nice if it would be easier 
 I have no idea how to organize a team! 
 Just waiting for the TV network to call 
Have you considered quitting the field due to being an overwhelmed leader, or because of the way the team conducts itself?*
 No 
 Yes 
Would you like to see more resources available to correct any issues listed in this survey?*
 I dont really research that much if not all...
 I would be curious if something presented itself 
 Yes, I would really like something to help my team be the best it can 

*If you would be willing to go above and beyond this survey to provide more information that you feel was not included, please provide that information by emailing your information to fpihelp@gmail.com.