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Title Introduction to the Application of Web-Based Surveys
Author Timmerman, A.
Year 2002
Database ERIC
Access date 27.05.2004
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Abstract This paper discusses some basic assumptions and issues concerning web-based surveys. Discussion includes: assumptions regarding cost and ease of use; disadvantages of web-based surveys, concerning the inability to compensate for four common errors of survey research: coverage error, sampling error, measurement error and nonresponse error; and web-based survey design. The paper concludes that based on the research thus far on web-based surveys, the following features are recommended for online survey products: (1) provide the option to include a progress indicator on the survey; (2) provide a method for respondents to print a printer-friendly version of the survey; (3) provide the researcher flexibility in the design and formatting of the survey; and (4) provide methods of authentication for probability samples such as password protection or PIN numbers. Two appendixes include "Criteria for Evaluating Web Sites (Southern Regional Education Board)" and a table of 'Principles for the Design of Web Surveys" (Dillman, Tortura, and Bowker, 1998).
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Year of publication2002
Bibliographic typeReports, seminars
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