Statistical Consulting Center

Administration of Web-Based Surveys

SCC protocol for  supporting Survey-Based Research:

  • Meet with client to go over draft survey instrument.

  • Client to provide a revised set of questions electronically to enable copying/pasting into the web browser.

  • Client to specify/explain any special skip logic between questions/pages in the survey instrument.

  • Assemble the survey, and make recommendations for how the survey should be laid out for the client.

  • Setup/design survey online using SurveyMonkey and provide the link to client for review.

  • Provide the live SurveyMonkey link to client for distribution to their target sample/population.

  • Provide client  the SurveyMonkey link to download the survey results when data collection period expires.

  • Offer the client the option of having SCC assist with data analysis.

  • The SCC staff with access to the SurveyMonkey account will be required to sign a confidentiality consent form.

  • All survey data will be stored on a password protected "Ldrive".

Notes:

  • Please indicate on your IRB application protocol that you intend to use the SCC as outlined above. For a quick read see [HRRC Guide]

  • If your research project involves the GVSU population, click GVSU Popn for  additional information.

  • The best way to write good survey questions is to pilot test and re-write. An article appearing in the International Journal of Market Research gives great advice about questionnaire design.  A summary of 10 things to look out for are outlined in this YouTube video: Survey Design Video.

 

 

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