Survey Development and Questionnaire Design

Surveys are an important tool to gain insight on a specific population. Online platforms have become popular for distributing and disseminating surveys. However, there are many issues such as non-response bias and question misinterpretation that can arise with surveys. This workshop will introduce you to the basic principles of survey development and questionnaire design and issues to consider.

Topics include:

  • Identifying population of interest
  • Survey planning and modes of distribution
  • Questionnaire writing guidelines
  • Types of bias
  • Ethics