Survey Methods and Data Analysis

A survey is a method to gather information about people's choices, attitudes, or feelings on specific issues.

A simple way to organize data by counting occurrences in a survey and presenting them in a table.

Organizes large datasets by grouping data into ranges.

Sharing collected survey data.

Proper arrangement of collected survey information.

The findings and conclusions collected through a survey.

A method of travel, a topic frequently surveyed.

The number of times something occurs.

Visual representation of data.

An activity used to understand people's opinions and choices on a specific topic or issue.

A question respondents answer freely, often used in qualitative research.

A type of question that measures opinions or attitudes using a scale of options.

A graph using symbols or images to display frequencies.

Represents the frequency or count of a data point.

The month with the highest amount of snowfall.

The month with the lowest amount of snowfall.

The sum of all snow days across all months.

The total snow days for January and March combined.

The difference in the number of snow days between February and January.

A technique to collect data by asking questions to people with relevant information; it systematically achieves specific goals.

A survey method where researchers personally ask survey questions.

A survey method that allows researchers to probe responses and observe behavior.

A method for collecting data about people's opinions, choices, and feelings on subjects.

Organizing a report logically, using methods like chronological, geographical, or problem-solution approaches.

Characteristics of a good report: objectivity, accuracy, and honesty; facts, figures, and clear statements.

Displaying survey results using graphs (bar, pie, line) that visualize the data clearly.

Specific questions used to collect data in a survey to understand reasons or behaviors.

Collecting information through surveys.

The act of delivering a completed report, often with a specified deadline.

A survey conducted using phone calls to ask individuals questions.

A survey method where respondents complete the survey independently without researcher presence.

A traditional survey method where respondents complete questionnaires on paper.

A survey method conducted online, useful for reaching many respondents across different locations.

A survey method where questionnaires are mailed to respondents.

A formal document presenting survey results, often in percentages and proportions.

Organised sections within a survey report to present data clearly and concisely.

A brief overview summarizing the survey report.

Specific targets of the survey which are explained in the background of the survey.

Contextual information about surveyed topics or research.

A survey that effectively gathers needed information by fulfilling critical considerations.

Questions relevant to the survey topic that should be asked in a survey.

Survey questions that are not misleading and are straightforward.

Questions that suggest a particular answer.

Questions that may show favoritism toward a particular solution.

Systems for measuring how respondents answer the survey.

Honesty and accuracy in presenting survey data.