This document discusses surveys as a research method. It defines a survey as a system for collecting information from people to describe, compare or explain their knowledge, attitudes and behaviors. It notes that surveys involve the prospective collection of self-reported information through questionnaires or interviews. The document outlines the key steps in implementing a survey, including sampling and determining sample size, designing the questionnaire, implementation, and follow-up.

1. Survey
D.A. Asir John Samuel, BSc (Psy), MPT (Neuro Paed),
MAc, DYScEd, C/BLS, FAGE
Lecturer, Alva’s college of Physiotherapy,
Moodbidri
Dr.Asir John Samuel, Lecturer, ACP

2. Survey
• System for collecting information from or
about people to describe, compare, or explain
their knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour
- Fink A (2003)
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3. Survey
• Non-experimental research
• Prospective collection of self-reported
information
• 2 methods
- Questionnaires (mailed, internet)
- Interview (in-person or telephone)
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4. Steps in Implementation
• Sampling and sample size
• Interview or questionnaire design
• Implementation
• Follow-up
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5. Sampling and sample size
N= Z 2 (p)(1-p) / error2
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6. Questionnaire development
• Drafting
- Needs based on literature
- Reexamine the purpose of study
- Format and comprehensibility
- More easily digestible parts
- readability
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7. Questionnaire development
• Expert review
- Review by a colleague or colleagues
knowledgeable about the topic under study
- All important elements of constructs under
were addressed ?
- Were Q understandable?
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8. Questionnaire development
• First revision
- Accept or reject recommendations for change
- After critical or peer review
• Pilot test
- Return rate/response rate
- Difficulty in reaching
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9. Survey method
• Final revision
• Motivating prospects to respond
• Implementation
• Data analysis
• Reporting
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