Surveys

Question 1

what types of information can we collect by surveys?

Answer 1

prevalence
burdens or consequences
use of services
behaviours

Question 2

what are advantages of surveys?

Answer 2

a large number of respondents can be reached with minimal cost

Collect data on numerous variables

Multiple use of dataset

Question 3

how do we develop an interview/questionnaire?

Answer 3

Defining and clarifying survey variables

Formulating questions

Formatting the questionnaire or interview guide

Pilot testing and revision

Question 4

how do we identify survey variables?

Answer 4

Literature review
Interacting with target population

Question 5

how many survey variables should there be?

Answer 5

As many as necessary and as few as possible

Question 6

how should a questionnaire be formatted?

Answer 6

should make reading questions, following instructions, and recording answers as easy as possible

Question 7

what should the sequencing of a questionnaire be?

Answer 7

Start with easy questions that have obvious relevance to the topic of the survey

Topically related subjects should be clustered together

Demographic questions often placed at the end of the questionnaire

Have smooth transitions between topics

Within each topic, start with general questions followed by ones that become increasingly more specific

Question 8

what are factors affecting the study rigor?

Answer 8

Sampling
Response rate
How the survey is carried out

Question 9

how can you reduce non response?

Answer 9

frequent follow up
flexible timing

Question 10

what is a major source of non response bias for surveying?

Answer 10

Failure to collect data from a high percentage of sample