Collection of self-reported information about thoughts, feelings, perceptions, behaviors, or attitudes
- A survey is an efficient tool for collecting a lot of versatile data in a short time frame, with results that can be analyzed statistically.
- Survey questionnaires can be either self-completed or read to participants and completed by the researcher.
- Interviews can be conducted in person, by phone, or through various communication technologies.
- Like any self-reporting, surveys may not accurately reflect true thoughts, feelings, perceptions, or behaviors.
- Surveys should therefore be carefully designed and administered and paired with complementary methods such as observations or contextual inquiry.
- There are various types ...