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Keywords:
Questionnaire,
Interview,
Nonexperimental,
Quantitative,
Systematic
to ask someone questions in order to collect data needed to analyze an idea or product
A survey is a systematic method for gathering information from a sample of people for the purposes of constructing quantitative descriptors of the attributes of the larger population of which they are member . Before an election, pollsters question a sample of voters to determine how the public perceives the candidates and the issues (17).
In marketing terms, a structured gathering of information on preferences or opinions from potential or actual customers.
The systematic collection, analysis and interpretation of information about some aspect of study. In market research the term is applied particularly to the collection of information by means of sampling and interviews with the selected individuals.
a set of questions related to a particular topic of interest administered to a sample of people through an interview or questionnaire. (42)
Observational or descriptive, nonexperimental study in which persons are systematically examined for the presence or absence of characteristics of interest.
The collection of information from a common group through interviews or the application of questionnaires to a representative sample of that group.
The act of examining a process or of questioning a selected sample of individuals to obtain data about a process, product or service.
The collection of data from a population for the purpose of analysis of a particular issue. In a ‘ sample survey', data is collected from a sample of the population.
a research instrument which involves the asking of questions of a group of individuals
The means by which quantitative research is conducted.
Method of gathering information from a sample of individuals
a way to collect other people's opinions
A data gathering technique utilizing the use of surveys and personal interviews to gather numerical statistic information and insights from a populus cross-section upon key questions vital to the study.
A survey is a questionnaire used for quantitative research (see Quantitative Research).
A way to collect information or data from a group of people (population). Surveys can be done by phone, mail, or in person. ATSDR cannot do surveys of more than nine people without approval from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
to look at something carefully; to look at or consider somebody or something closely, especially in order to form an opinion; to do a statistical study of a sample population by asking questions about age, income, opinions, buying preferences, and other aspects of people's lives.
A series of question presented to a user either over a computer, or in hard-copy form. The questions may be quantitative (asking users for a specific rating) or they may be qualitative (asking users to express their opinion about some aspect of their experience). Task Analysis A review of all the steps involved in a task that the user might initiate. The task and goals are first examined, followed by a detailed listing of all the steps that a user may take to reach those goals. Usability The general field responsible for determining what make an interface or system easy to use and understand and analyzing existing systems to decipher what is and is not usable about the current form of the interface.
An Assessment tool that enables the Presenter to give ad-hoc, on the fly questions to Participants and immediately get their responses.
A systematic fact-gathering procedure in which a specific series of questions is asked, through written or oral questionnaires, of a representative sample of the group being studied or of the entire population (Barker, 1995)
A research tool that includes at least one question which is either open-ended or close-ended and employs an oral or written method for asking these questions. The goal of a survey is to gain specific information about either a specific group or a representative sample of a particular group. Results are typically used to understand the attitudes, beliefs, or knowledge of a particular group.
A quantitative (nonexperimental) method of collecting information on the target population at one point in time. Surveys may be conducted by interview (in person or by telephone) or by questionnaire.
a form used to gather a broad range of information about a population such as age, gender, employment status, marital status, use of public transport and access to the Internet. This information is usually quantitative (involving numbers or statistics). However, some surveys include qualitative information (written comments or opinions). ( back)
Interview, questionnaire and/or polling.
A measure that describes attitudes, beliefs and ehaviors of a population.
A survey on a representative sample of the target population.
A tool that enables the Leader to give a quick one question-at-a-time poll to Participants (applies to Symposium, Conference and eMeeting). A list of questions that examines a Learner's opinions, behavior, etc. on a specific topic (applies to the Centra Knowledge Center).
The process of gathering information through a questionnaire from multiple respondents and distilling the resultant information into summary points.
A collection of information, usually relating to knowledge, opinions or attitudes. Questionnaires and interviews are common survey methods (1)
A research design in which a sample of subjects is drawn from a population and studied (usually interviewed) to make inferences about the population. This design is often contrasted with the true experiment in which subjects are randomly assigned to conditions or treatments.
Studies designed to obtain information from a large number of respondents through written questionnaires, telephone interviews, door-to-door canvassing, or similar procedures.
A whole exercise of measuring public opinion. Don't confuse a survey with a questionnaire: some people say "The interviewer did 50 surveys" when they mean 50 interviews, for one survey. As a verb, "to survey" is used much more loosely, and often means the same as "to interview."
An interview conducted to collect information. The information is recorded for analysis.
An investigation in which information is systematically collected, but in which the experimental method is not used.
A research technique whereby information is systematically gathered from respondents by communicating with them.
A Web site component that enables users to respond to a set of questions specified by the creator of the survey. Results are tallied in a graphical summary.
Solicitation of exhibitor's or attendees opinions
an investigation used to elicit opinions. Surveys usually rely on information from questionnaires. Switch component that controls the flow of electricity by either turning it on or off or by changing the path along which it flows
A method of data collection that involves interviewing (or giving questionnaires to) a representative and often large group of people.
A study that collects data from human respondents. Surveys are used to find out about people's characteristics, behaviors, interests, and so on.
A study in which the same data are collected from all members of the sample using a highly structured questionnaire and analyzed using statistical tests.
An investigation in which information is systematically collected, usually carried out on a sample of a defined population group, within a defined time period.
A series of questions that relate to the various impacts of a business interruption or disaster.
A collection of information gathered by asking many people the same questions.
surveys seek to gather information, usually on a range of variables, that can be used to draw conclusions about a large population. Surveys are usually based on a sample, selected in such a way that the results can be generalised to the whole population.
Observational or descriptive, nonexperimental study in which individuals are systematically examined for the absence or presence (or degree of presence) of characteristics of interest.
An observational study that generally has a cross-sectional design; a commonly used design to collect opinions.
The object which is deployed to a class to collect responses. In the OCA system, a questionnaire is called a Template before it is deployed to a class, and a Survey after it has been deployed.
A canvass of selected individuals or households in a population, usually used to infer demographic characteristics or trends for a larger segment or all of the population. See also census.
(form, instrument) A structured set of written questions to collect standardized information – that is, every person (respondent) who is in the survey is asked exactly the same questions Synonym: questionnaire Innovation Network Evaluation Workbook p 12Source web site
A set of questions designed to generate data necessary for accomplishing the objectives of a research project. Also known as a Questionnaire.
In a survey, the researcher seeks verbal or written responses to questions or statements. Surveys can be very effective in gathering data about individual preferences, expectations, past events, and private behaviors. The versatility of this method is its greatest strength. It is the only practical way to learn many types of information and the most economical way in many other situations (Emory, 1980).
A research method in which a questionnaire or interview is used by researchers to gather facts or determine the relationship between facts.
A data collection activity involving observation or questionnaires for a sample of a population. (A census is a 100-percent sample survey; it collects information about every member of a population.) Surveys are normally less expensive to conduct than censuses; hence, they may be taken more frequently and can provide an information update between censuses. Often, they are used to collect a wider variety of information than is collected in a census. Related terms: Census 2000 Supplementary Survey (C2SS), American Community Survey (ACS)
A written instrument that asks consumers to respond to a predetermined set of research questions.
A survey is a process of asking either written or verbal questions for acquiring information/data.
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