In my last blog, Survey Language 101: Say What You Mean, I recommended breaking down complex ideas into several questions and introduced the Matrix Grid as a good option to accomplish this. Let’s dive in a little deeper and explore some more advanced options that will help you further simplify your survey.
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Survey Language 101: Say What You Mean
Surveys don’t need to be complex to capture the rich data you’re after. In fact, using simple and direct language will minimize the chance of misinterpretation, limiting confusion for both you and your participants.
The Right Question Type Gets You the Right Answer
Are the wrong question types ruining your survey?
5 Most Common Survey Question Types and When to Use Them
When it comes to choosing the right question format for your next survey, there are 5 basic types that most researchers choose from. In this post, I’m going to break them down to help you determine which is right for your survey question. Radio Button – Use when only one answer choice can be selected. Ideal for 7-10 answer options,…
Surveys Going Social
If your brand or business has a social media presence, then your customers will expect to hear from you. According to a recent survey, nearly three-quarters of U.S. and UK participants say they have responded to surveys posted on social media platforms regarding a service experience with a brand. Well-created and branded surveys can help you gain necessary traction in…
Use of Surveys in the Conceptual Age
Knowledge and strategic planning were once the most important elements of any business or enterprise. However, according to a recent IBM Global CEO study, “creativity” is now the future of business evolution. In the Conceptual Age, right-brain skills will be key. Considering the rate of change and the complexity that will result from this, we need to go beyond just…
Question is King
Questions are extremely powerful tools that reveal more than just an interest in gaining information. All analysis and research begins with a question to be answered. The way the question is asked, however, will impact how the data is collected and interpreted. For example, in qualitative research, there are many ways to gather information to answers. The response will be…
Survey analysis tools
Scholars, market researchers and organizations of all sizes use a wide range of statistical methods to analyze survey data. It helps them understand and measure public opinion, determine customer satisfaction and study a wide range of social and cultural issues. Widely used spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Excel, along with some basic statistical techniques, are sufficient to analyze data drawn…
Chain Invites
Give Your Surveys the Viral Effect Here at SoGoSurvey, we take pride in our robust, user-friendly platform. And, with our Chain Invites feature, you can help spread the word to friends of your friends. Each person you invite can invite up to 10 other friends. Then those 10 friends can invite 10 more friends . . . and so on…
What are Surveys?
In today’s information society, we require a prompt and accurate flow of information on our population’s needs, behaviors and preferences. This critical need for constant information on the part of governments, businesses and social institutions is exactly the reason why we place so much dependence on surveys. Nowadays the term “survey” is often used to describe a method of gathering…