Web-Based Survey Support
Procedure
The department of statistics through the SCC supports survey based research by maintaining a GOLD SurveyMonkey (Enhanced security (SSL)) account. All survey data are stored on a password protected "Ldrive" and staff with access to the account are required to sign a confidentiality consent form [CCF].
Alternatively, GVSU Qualtrics Survey Software is available to all GVSU faculty/staff/students as a site license, centrally funded. Qualtrics is a web-based survey creation, collection, and analysis software tool. Can be used for the creation of open surveys, targeted (panel) surveys, and open polling.
The protocol for supporting survey-based research is as follows:
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Client to contact the statistical consulting center by completing the form at this link :MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
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Client to meet with SCC staff to go over draft survey instrument.
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Client to provide a revised set of questions electronically to enable copying/pasting into the web browser.
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Client to specify/explain any special skip logic between questions/pages in the survey instrument.
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SCC staff help setup/design survey online using SurveyMonkey OR GVSU Qualtrics Survey Software Information and provide the link to client for review and recommend corrections as appropriate.
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SCC staff provide the live SurveyMonkey OR GVSU Qualtrics Login link to client for distribution to their target sample/population.
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SCC staff provide client the SurveyMonkey OR GVSU Qualtrics Login link to download the survey results when data collection period expires.
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SCC staff offer client the option of assisting with data analysis.
Additional Information
- To determine the desired sample size~GPower3
- Please indicate on your IRB application protocol that you intend to use the SCC as outlined above. A quick read~HRRC Guide
- If your research project involves the GVSU population~GVSU Popn and Surveying GVSU Students & Personnel 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.
- Power and Sample Size Calculations
- Using and Interpreting Cronbach’s Alpha
ANY QUESTIONS?
- ONLINE INQUIRIES (Preferred)
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (616) 331-3355
- Fax: (616) 331-2910
- Office: MAK A-1-178 Mackinac Hall