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Survey-Based Research Methods - Coggle Diagram
Survey-Based Research Methods
Surveys are typically used in correlational and quasi-experimental designs
Develop new survey or use available instrument?
How often have the questions been used previously and recently in the context being studied?
Has the reliability been measured?
What kind of validity has been established?
Are there norms available?
Who has the scale been tested on?
Types of Survey Questions
Open-Ended
Short answer
Long answer
Choose one with options
Closed-Ended
Multiple choice
Multi-select
Likert/ratings scale
Even/odd number
Rank order
Number of options
How to Ask Questions
be careful with wording
focus on specific incidents
be cautious of required responses
may lead to falsification of responses
Conducting a Survey & Analyzing Survey Data
Sampling
important to understanding general population
Analysis
combining of questions/subscales
Informed Consent
differs due to online/in-person surveys but necessary regardless