increase in Ottawa as well. “Attendance is up 15 per cent, averaging almost 24,000 a game. TV viewership is up considerably. All this has quadrupled corporate support, said Giles.” If indeed the league is attracting more demand, then yes, it could be believed that things have changed. In order to verify this notion we must first consider the necessary methodology which will shape this research’s conclusion.4. Methodology4.1 SurveysThe questionnaire was comprised of nine questions, mostly yes or no type answers. The intent was to create a questionnaire that would not appear long and annoying to individuals. In addition, individuals were informed the nature of the survey and why it was being conducted. In other words, this let people know that the research was not actually related to the outcome of whether or not the franchise will actually return to Ottawa. The purpose of this was to attempt to eliminate the idea that individuals have to project “a nice person image”. The total sample size included sixty individuals. Thirty people were chosen randomly on an Ottawa internet chat line. The only requirement was that they be Ottawa residents. The remaining thirty individual were chosen by myself and they are actual amateur football player. Once again, individuals were reminded that their answers would have no direct effect on the future of pro football in Ottawa. 4.2 The actual survey questionnaire read as follows:1.What age group do you fall into:a) under 18b)18-30c)31-50d)50 and over2.Sex:Male __ or Female __3.Do you watch the CFL on television ?Yes __No __4.Do you no anyone who has attended a professional football game?Yes __ No__5.Have you ever attended an Ottawa Rough Rider football game?Yes __No __6.Would you consider attending games if the team returned?Yes__ No__Maybe__7. If you chose Yes for question 6., would you…a) Purchase season ticketsb) go at least five times a yearc) go at le...
