17 © TechSci Research Research Methodology ✓ Identifying Key Opinion Leaders ✓ Questionnaire Design ✓ In - depth Interviews Data Collection Developing List of Respondents Formulating Questionnaire Market Profiling Data Validation Data Analysis In - depth secondary research was conducted to determine overall market size, segmental market size and top players in the G lobal Directional Drilling M arket . In order to conduct industry experts’ interviews, TechSci formulated a detailed discussion guide. List of industry players and industry specialists was developed. TechSci conducted interviews with industry experts and industry players for data collection and verification. Data obtained as a result of primary and secondary research was validated through rigorous triangulation. The data was scrutinized using MS - Excel, statistical tools and internal proprietary database to obtain qualitative and quantitative insights about G lobal Directional Drilling M arket . Data Collection Data Filter & Analysis Research & Intelligence Actionable Insights Business Solution Primary Research Desk Research Company Analysis ✓ Recent Developments ✓ Market Changing Aspects/Dynamics ✓ Government Policies ✓ Conclusion ✓ Market Participants ✓ Key Strengths ✓ LinkedIn ✓ TechSci Internal Database ✓ Factiva ✓ Hoovers Paid Sources ✓ Company Websites ✓ Company Annual Reports ✓ White Paper Study ✓ Financial Reports ✓ Investor Presentations ✓ Regulatory Body Secondary Research Primary Research 17