Web Survey Bibliography
Title Design and test of a web-survey for collecting observer’s ratings on dairy goats’ behavioural data
Author Vieira, A.; Oliveira, M. D.; Nunes, T.; Stilwell, G.
Source Applied Animal Behaviour, 158, pp. 52-58
Year 2016
Database Web of Science
Access date 29.03.2017
Abstract
A considerable amount of behavioural research studies are based on observer’s ratings collected during field visits. New methods for collecting this type of data have recently emerged, for instance using videos or photographs that are presented and assessed during workshops or meetings, or through electronic data devices. In this article we present and discuss the use of web-surveys as an alternative method for data collection, using as an example a case-study aiming at developing a goat lameness scoring system. We detail how the web-survey for collecting ratings on dairy goats’ behavioural data in videos was developed and applied from a researcher viewpoint, so that others can replicate and benefit from our experience. In comparison with other methods reported in the literature, we were able to reach a high and more diverse number of respondents through the implementation of a simple logistic setting and innovative technology-based design, and without disturbance of animals’ routine. We believe that this study provides valuable information at two levels. First it contributes to the establishment of web-surveys in animal behaviour and welfare research, and it provides relevant information for researchers and practitioners that need to collect and analyse observeās ratings through new formats. Second, the data collected allowed us to get an insight of potential difficulties an observer can experience while analysing lameness, particularly when faced with the challenge of assessing simultaneously more than one lameness sign. This information is particularly important for researchers developing new lameness scoring systems. Additionally, the web-survey proved to be appropriate for analysing the impact of background and experience on lameness ratings, showing particularly how occupation and education can influence observers’ proficiency in assessing dairy goats’ behavioural data. Finally, we discuss how answers to the web-survey can potentiate investigation and open new research lines, including: assessing intra-observer and inter-observer reliability; and, in the specific case of our web-survey, generating information for building and validating a new lameness scoring system. We finish by reflecting on some potential weaknesses of the web-survey.
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Web survey bibliography (272)
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- Design and test of a web-survey for collecting observer’s ratings on dairy goats’ behavioural...; 2016; Vieira, A.; Oliveira, M. D.; Nunes, T.; Stilwell, G.
- A look at the unique data-gathering process behind the Harvard Impact Study; 2016; Vitale, J.
- Analyzing Cognitive Burden of Survey Questions with Paradata: A Web Survey Experiment; 2016; Hoehne, J. K.; Schlosser, S.; Krebs, D.
- Gamification of Online Surveys: Design Process, Case Study, and Evaluation; 2015; Harms, J.; Biegler, S.; Wimmer, C.; Kappel, K.; Grechenig, T.
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- The Effects of Adding a Mobile-Compatible Design to the American Life Panel; 2015; Toepoel, V.; Lugtig, P. J.; Amin, A.
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- The effect of short formative diagnostic web quizzes with minimal feedback; 2013; Baelter, O., Enstroem, E., Klingenberg, B.
- Web CATI (Part of NatCen’s Multi-Mode Approach) ; 2012; Damestani, P., Agur, M.
- What is Online Research?: Using the Internet for Social Science Research; 2012; Hooley, H., Wellens, J., Marriott, J.
- WebSM Study: Survey software features overview ; 2012; Vehovar, V., Cehovin, G., Kavcic, L., Lenar, J.
- What Survey Modes are Most Effective in Eliciting Self-Reports of Criminal or Delinquent Behavior?; 2012; Kleck, G., Roberts, K.
- Assessing Cross-National Equivalence of Measures of Xenophobia: Evidence from Probing in Web Surveys; 2012; Behr, D., Braun, M., Kaczmirek, L.
- Adaptive web sampling in ecology; 2012; Thompson, S. K.
- Online Data Collection in the Agro-Food Sector; 2012; Biffignandi, S., Artaz, R.
- Psychometric properties of an internet administered version of the Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability...; 2012; Vesteinsdottir, V., Reips, U.-D., Joinson, A. N., Porsdottir, F.
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- Case study: Respondent perspective on survey response; 2012; Jarrett, C.
- Presidential Elections in Iceland 2012 – Did online panel surveys give false hope to new candidates...; 2012; Jonsdottir, G. A., Dofradottir, A. G., Bjornsdottir, A. E.
- Internet Mobility Survey Sampling Biases in Measuring Frequency of Use of Transport Modes ; 2012; Diana, M.
- Qualitatively Speaking: Mobile qualitative finally hits its stride; 2012; Bryson, J.
- Using Collaborative Web Technology to Construct the Health Information National Trends Survey; 2012; Moser, R. P., Beckjord, E. B., Finney Rutten, L. J., Blake, K., Hesse, B. W.
- A Shot in the Dark: Measurement Influence on Likelihood to Vaccination; 2012; Higgins, W. B., Thomas, R. K.
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- An Examination of the 2010 Census Be Counted Program and Its Effects on Census Coverage and Duplication...; 2012; Jackson, G. I., Wechter, K. M.
- The Detection and Effects of Data From Potentially Ineligible Participants in Online Survey Research...; 2012; Grey, J.
- Internet Mobility Survey Sampling Biases in Measuring Frequency of Use of Different Transport Modes; 2012; Diana, M.
- Continuous large-scale volunteer web-surveys: The experience of Lohnspiegel and WageIndicator; 2012; Oez, F.
- FamilyVote – Conducting online surveys with children and families; 2012; Geissler, H., Peeters, H.