This report analyzes a public health research project focusing on determining students' preferences for a recreational school trip. The study employs a quantitative research design to gather objective data on students' choices, contrasting it with the limitations of a qualitative approach. Random sampling is selected to ensure unbiased responses, and data collection will be conducted using a multiple-choice questionnaire administered through a cross-sectional survey in the classroom. The report discusses the rationale for these methodological choices, emphasizing the efficiency and objectivity of the chosen methods. The assignment also includes a discussion on the choice of data collection tools, the impact of time as a confounding factor, and references relevant literature supporting the chosen methodologies.