Sociology+-+How+to+Create+a+Survey


 * Good Data Starts with Good Questions!**

Survey research involves collecting information from a sample of individuals (target population) through through their responses to questions.
 * What is survey research?**

Step 1: **Create a Goal.** What are you trying to find out with this survey?

Step 2: **Brainstorm 10-20 Survey Questions.** Make sure that every question supports your overarching goal. Eventually you will whittle your list of questions down to 5-10. Consider the types of questions you will use: closed ended (e.g., yes/no, multiple choice, rating response scales) or open ended (e.g., essay,short answer).

Step 3: **Improve your Questions.** Read the articles below and use the Survey Evaluation form to make improvements to your questions.
 * Bad and Good Questions
 * Creating Good Interview and Survey Questions


 * Quick Tips:**
 * Use simple language
 * Write clearly
 * Keep questions short
 * Avoid biased questions
 * No double negatives (i.e. do you not disagree?)
 * Test out the survey on a couple people before surveying the target population!!

Step 4. **Make a Survey**
 * Survey Monkey
 * Username: walthamschools
 * Password: library

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