A quick guide to survey research

T L Jones; M A J Baxter; V Khanduja

doi:10.1308/003588413X13511609956372

A quick guide to survey research

T L Jones, M A J Baxter, V Khanduja

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Abstract

Questionnaires are a very useful survey tool that allow large populations to be assessed with relative ease. Despite a widespread perception that surveys are easy to conduct, in order to yield meaningful results, a survey needs extensive planning, time and effort. In this article, we aim to cover the main aspects of designing, implementing and analysing a survey as well as focusing on techniques that would improve response rates.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	5-7
Number of pages	3
Journal	Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Volume	95
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1308/003588413X13511609956372
Publication status	Published - Jan 2013

Keywords

Health Surveys/methods
Humans
Internet
Postal Service
Research Design/standards
Surveys and Questionnaires/standards
Telephone

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