Web Survey Bibliography
Title The value of online surveys
Author Evans, J. R., Mathur, A.
Source Internet Research, 15, 2, pp. 195-219
Year 2005
Database Emerald
Access date 26.04.2005
Abstract Purpose - To provide a thorough analysis of the role of the internet in survey research and to discuss the implications of online surveys becoming such a major force in research. Design/methodology/approach - The paper is divided into four major sections: an analysis of the strengths and potential weaknesses of online surveys; a comparison of online surveys with other survey formats; a discussion on the best uses for online surveys and how their potential weaknesses may be moderated; and an overview of the online survey services being offered by the world's largest research firms. Findings - If conducted properly, online surveys have significant advantages over other formats. However, it is imperative that the potential weaknesses of online surveys be mitigated and that online surveys only be used when appropriate. Outsourcing of online survey functions is growing in popularity. Practical implications - The paper provides a very useful source of information and impartial advice for any professional who is considering the use of online surveys. Originality/value - The paper synthesizes the vast literature related to online surveys, presents original material related to survey methodology, and offers a number of recommendations.
Access/Direct link Emerald (full text)
Year of publication2005
Bibliographic typeJournal article
Web Survey Bibliography - 2005 (417)
- Web Survey Methodologies: A Comparison of Survey Accuracy; 2005; Krosnick, J. A., Nie, N., Rivers, D.
- Non-interviews in Mobile Phone Surveys; 2005; Vehovar, V.
- Quality Assessed: Cellular Phone Surveys versus Traditional Telephone Surveys; 2005; Steeh, C. G.
- Testing the Impact of Caller ID Technology on Response Rates in a Mixed Mode Survey; 2005; Trussell, N., Lavrakas, P. J.
- Re-examining Approaches to Achieving High Response Rates on Web-based Surveys of Post-secondary Students...; 2005; Lodato, B. N., Ghadialy, R.
- Qualitative Comparison of Paper and Online Self-Administered Modes; 2005; Grigorian, K. H., Sederstrom, S.
- Evaluating Nonsampling Errors in a Study Comparing Data Collected by Mail and Using the Web; 2005; Lesser, V. M., Newton, L.
- Effectiveness of E-mail and Paper Mail Notifications for Internet Surveys; 2005; Ruggiere, P., Ver Duin, D'Arlene
- Transforming a Paper Survey into a Web-based Survey: Respondent Experiences; 2005; Luyegu, A.
- A Profile of Self-Selecting Web Respondents; 2005; Guerino, P.
- What's Up Doc? Mixing Web and Mail Methods in a Survey of Physicians; 2005; Beebe, T. J., Locke, G. R., Barnes, S. A.
- Predicting Smapled Respondents' Likelihood to Cooperate in a Mail Survey: Part III; 2005; Burks, A. T., Lavrakas, P. J., Bennett, M.
- Sound Bytes: Capturing Audio in Survey Interviews; 2005; Hansen, S. E., Krysan, M., Couper, M. P.
- (Inter) Net Gain? Experiments to Increase Web-Based Response; 2005; Tourkin, S., Cox, S., Parmer, R., Zukerberg, A.
- Does Type of Pre-Notification Affect Web Survey Response Rates?; 2005; Harmon, M., Westin, E., Levin, K.
- Did You Get The Message? Using E-Mail and SMS for Prenotification in Web Surveys; 2005; Neubarth, W., Bosnjak, M., Bandilla, W., Couper, M. P., Kaczmirek, L.
- Analysis of Break-off Patterns in Web Surveys; 2005; Ahsan, S., Broach, R. J.
- The Effect of Incentives on Two Physician Mail Surveys: A Response Rate Comparison; 2005; Christian, J.
- Value and Timing Strategies in Prize Draws: A Further Examination of the Immediacy Effect in Web Surveys...; 2005; Tuten, T. L., Galesic, M., Bosnjak, M.
- Comparative Analyses of Parallel Paper, Phone, and Web Surveys With and Without Incentives: What Differences...; 2005; Olsen, D., Call, V., Wygant, S.
- Characteristics Related to Cell Phone Status: Why Generation Y Should be Targeted; 2005; Hancock, L.
- The Labelling Game: A Conceptual Exploration of Deviance on the Internet; 2005; Denegri-Knott, J., Taylor, J.
- Mode Effects for Hybrid Telephone/Internet Surveys and Reaching Cellphone-Only Households; 2005; Kulp, D., Herrmann, M., Dutwin, D., Lavine, S.
- In Search of Equivalency across Modes: Experimental Results Comparing Alternative Question Formats for...; 2005; Christian, L. M., Dillman, D. A., Smyth, J. D.
- Survey Mode Effects: Comparison between Telephone and Web; 2005; Speizer, H., Baker, R. P., Schneider, K.
- How Does Social Desirability Affect Responses?: Differences in Telephone and Online Surveys; 2005; Taylor, H., Krane, D., Thomas, R. K.
- Young Cell Phone Users and Voting Behavior in Georgia in 2004; 2005; Bason, J. J.
- Comparing Check-All and Forced-Choice Question Formats in Web Surveys: The Role of Satisficing, Depth...; 2005; Smyth, J. D., Dillman, D. A., Christian, L. M., Stern, M. J.Chou, C.; de Rouvray, C.Christianson DeMay...
- Improving Web Based Intercept Surveys: A Framework For The Active User Sampling; 2005; Kaczmirek, L., Neubarth, W.
- Comparing the Knowledge Networks Web-Enabled Panel and the In-Person 2002 General Social Survey: Experiments...; 2005; Smith, T. W., Li, R. J., Pulliam, P.
- Data Collection Mode Effects Controlling for Sample Origins in a Panel Study: Telephone versus Internet...; 2005; Dennis, J. M., Chatt, C.Li, R. J.; de Rouvray, C.Pulliam, P.; de Rouvray, C.
- Translucent is the mind of the web user; 2005; Britschgi, M.
- Comparing response distributions of offline and online data collection methods; 2005; Schillewaert, N., Meulemeester, P.
- Online focus groups; 2005; Reid, D. J., Reid, F. J. M.
- A Typology of Real-Time Validations in Web-Based Surveys; 2005; Peytchev, A., Crawford, S. D.
- Pediatric Gastroenterology Workforce Survey, 2003-2004; 2005; Crandall, W., Barnard, J., Cohen, M., Colletti, R., Ferry, G., Harnsberger, J., Hart, M., Rosenthal,...
- Interaction in cyberspace: an online focus group; 2005; Kenny, A. J.
- The value of online surveys; 2005; Evans, J. R., Mathur, A.
- Improving Customer Experience via Text Mining; 2005; Lakshminarayan, C., Yu, Q., Benson, A.
- An Empirical Evaluation of Three Web Survey Design Principles; 2005; Healey, B., MacPherson, T., Kuijten, B.
- In my opinion; 2005; Haley, F.
- Studying marriage and family therapists in the 21st century: Methodological and technological issues; 2005; Northey, N. F. Jr.
- Online has all the answers; 2005; Buxton, P.
- Survey Says...Or Does It? Fun with Statistics; 2005; Crawford, W.
- Websurveyor debuts free web polling tool; 2005; Anonymous
- FIRM: FIRM to release a free and easy-to-use questionnaire designer; 2005; Anonymous
- Online Data Collection: Strategies for Research; 2005; Granello, D. H., Wheaton, J. E.
- Eight tips offer best practices for online MR; 2005; Kottler, R. E.
- Get the most from Net-based panel research; 2005; Philpott, G.
- Evaluation of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Young People Using a Web-Based Survey Technique.; 2005; Chung, J. H., des Roches, C. M., Meunier, J., Eavey, R. D.

