A quick guide to survey research

T. L. Jones, Maj Baxter, V. Khanduja*

*Corresponding author for this work

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5-7
Number of pages3
JournalAnnals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Volume95
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2013

Keywords

  • Design
  • Guide
  • Questionnaire
  • Research
  • Survey

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