Web Survey Bibliography
Title Five tips for reliable online survey results
Author Gillin, P.
Source B to B, 91, 6, pg. 19
Year 2006
Database ProQuest
Access date 01.06.2006
Abstract Online survey sources are plentiful and can be inexpensive. But simply having the tool will not lead to reliable results. Five tips for maximizing response rates and quality of results are offered. 1. Validate assumptions. 2. Match the survey type to your objectives. 3. Make the survey interesting. 4. Keep it simple. 5. Avoid the most common questionnaire errors. Most online survey providers offer sample surveys or tutorials on questionnaire design. Doing upfront research will save you from making mistakes that could lead to dangerously misleading results.
Year of publication2006
Bibliographic typeMagazine article
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Web survey bibliography - Magazine article (28)
- How Sliders Bias Survey Data; 2013; Sellers, R.
- The Gamification of Marketing Research; 2013; Donato, P., Link, M. W.
- Data Use: A systematic method for checking online questionnaires; 2011; Arbittier, J.
- Understanding the pros and cons of mixed-mode research; 2011; Mora, M.
- FAQs for first-time clients of online qualitative; 2010; Langer, J.
- Are Internet access panels a lemon market?; 2010; Haynes, D.
- The impact of gender in e-mailed survey invitations; 2009; Derham, P.
- Using interactive technology to improve online questionnaire design; 2009; Chen, Te., Estrin, D.
- Faster than a speeding survey: Part II: The physician's perspective; 2009; Maciolek, T., Palish, J.
- Faster than a speeding survey: Part I: Rules of the road for online research with physicians; 2009; Maciolek, T., Palish, J.
- An examination of strategies for panel-blending; 2009; Fallig, M. A., Allen, D.
- 10 ways to keep your panel respondents happy; 2009; Hardy, N.
- By the Numbers: The pros and cons of sampling modes; 2008; Piekarski, L.
- A look at the impact of boredom on the respondent experience; 2008; Puleston, J., Sleep, D.
- Microsoft sues testing material vendors; 2006; Johnston, S. J.
- Web Surveys For the Enterprise; 2004; King, N.
- Web Survey's Hidden Hazards; 2003; Morrel Samuels, P.
- Online versus postal data collection methods: an examination of issues and a comparison of results; 2003; Adam, S., McDonald, H.
- A D-minus for computer exams; 2002; Mayfield, K.
- The power of online research; 2000; Taylor, H.
- Making Web research pay off: A research manager roundup; 1999; Smith, P.
- Principis's Web Survey competent for basic tasks; 1999; Marshall, T.
- Pollsters.com; 1999; Mitofsky, W. J.
- Cyber Research: The Impact of the Internet on Data Collection; 1998; Weible, R., Wallace, J.
- Social Science: Technology, Experimentation, and the Quality of Survey Data; 1998; Bloom, D. E.
- Market research on the web; 1998; McCullough, D.
- The Internet: Access grows, policies lag; 1997; Frost, M.
- Is May Research Ethical?; 1996; Duncan, G. T.