Survey design/Workshop/About/Objectives

Objectives

1. Understand the importance of a rigorous, step-by-step process in planning, developing & implementing research questionnaires
2. Consider the pros and cons of common methods for survey administration
   1. f2f interview
   2. telephone survey
   3. mail survey
   4. internet/mobile survey
3. Examine nuts & bolts of questionnaire design e.g.,
   1. question style,
   2. response formats,
   3. layout, and
   4. pilot testing
4. Consider implementation issues
   1. Sampling methods
   2. Sample size
5. Critically review example surveys with a view towards planning, drafting, and/or revising of an initial draft (pilot) survey
   1. Existing examples
   2. Student in-progress examples