a [blank_start]survey[blank_end] is a series of open-ended questions (and a tick box [blank_start]demographic[blank_end] section)
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survey
demographic
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why choose surveys..
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when there is little existing research
anonymity
to gain in-depth responses
more practical, with small number of questions
easiest method
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what must be considered when developing the survey?
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research question/aim
hypothesis
piloting questions
layout
interviewer bias
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the final survey is based on feedback from the [blank_start]pilot[blank_end], and then developed from a [blank_start]paper[blank_end] survey to an [blank_start]online[blank_end] survey
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pilot
paper
online
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design issues: question wording (surveys)
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keep clear and simple
ask one question at a time, not double barrelled
ask double barrelled questions
don't be indirect in sensitive questions
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overall when creating a survey...
1) [blank_start]introduce[blank_end] the topic
2) give clear [blank_start]instructions[blank_end]
3) ask questions that are [blank_start]easy[blank_end]
4) allow questions to flow
5) thank participants
6) informed [blank_start]consent[blank_end]
7) confidentiality & [blank_start]anonymity[blank_end]
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introduce
instructions
easy
consent
anonymity
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A strength of surveys is..
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useful for collecting individual views, opinions and experiences
relatively time and resource light
collect data from lots of participants very quickly
all of the above
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a strength of surveys is...
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'focused' and 'standardised' data
avoid some of the ethical issues associated with face-to-face data collection
less time consuming for participants
potentially more anonymous than face-to-face data collection
no transcript
ability to prompt for further responses
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being unable to control how much is written, so may receive little responses, where as in interviews you can push for more...this is a [blank_start]weakness[blank_end] of surveys.