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* '''Survey Design :''' There are different types of survey designs ( face to face or telephone interview- mailed surveys using postal or electronic media<ref name=":0">Dillman, D.A., Smyth, J.D. and Christian, L.M., 2014. ''Internet, phone, mail, and mixed-mode surveys: the tailored design method''. John Wiley & Sons.</ref>. Choosing appropriate design for any research survey depends on '''sampling plan''' and '''sampling procedures'''<ref name=":0" />. | * '''Survey Design :''' There are different types of survey designs ( face to face or telephone interview- mailed surveys using postal or electronic media<ref name=":0">Dillman, D.A., Smyth, J.D. and Christian, L.M., 2014. ''Internet, phone, mail, and mixed-mode surveys: the tailored design method''. John Wiley & Sons.</ref>. Choosing appropriate design for any research survey depends on '''sampling plan''' and '''sampling procedures'''<ref name=":0" />. | ||
* '''Sample selection:''' Depends on target population size | * '''Sample selection:''' Depends on target population size, its homogeneity and sampling media . | ||
* '''Sample size:''' Depends on 5 factors: | * '''Sample size:''' Depends on 5 factors: | ||
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Definition:[edit | edit source]
Survey is one of the most common research methods in health and social care services. Survey is a term that generally refers to selection of a sample from pre-determined population (people whom the researcher is interested in specific study) to collect data.The collected data from sample is used to make an interference about wider population.
In survey research the data usually collected by using standardised form whether by interview or questionnaire. Surveys are designed to give a snap shot of how things are at specific time or condition without any control or manipulation to participants or variables [1].
Surveys are widely considered as a quantitative method which well situated to provide a factual and descriptive information,in contrast to qualitative methods that give deeper understanding of participant views by using focus groups or unstructured interviews[2].
Process of survey research:[edit | edit source]
- Survey Design : There are different types of survey designs ( face to face or telephone interview- mailed surveys using postal or electronic media[3]. Choosing appropriate design for any research survey depends on sampling plan and sampling procedures[3].
- Sample selection: Depends on target population size, its homogeneity and sampling media .
- Sample size: Depends on 5 factors:
- Statistical power
- ability of researcher to access target population -
- Degree of precision required
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Kelley, K., Clark, B., Brown, V. & Sitzia, J. 2003, Good practice in the conduct and reporting of survey research, Oxford :.
- ↑ De Vaus, D.A. 2002, Surveys in social research, Psychology Press.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Dillman, D.A., Smyth, J.D. and Christian, L.M., 2014. Internet, phone, mail, and mixed-mode surveys: the tailored design method. John Wiley & Sons.
- ↑ Glasow, P.A., 2005. Fundamentals of survey research methodology. Retrieved January, 18, p.2013.
