Survey Questionnaire Design Fairfax County, （调查问卷设计的费尔法克斯县,）.pdfVIP

F A I R F A X C O U N T Y D E P A R T M E N T O F N E I G H B O R H O O D A N D C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E S August 2012 Informational Brochure Survey Questionnaire Design Table of Contents A survey is a means of gathering information about a particular population Preliminary 1 by sampling some of its members, usually through a system of standardized questions. Surveys can be conducted by mail, telephone, personal Survey Modes or Types 2 interview, or Internet. They can be administered either to individuals or Survey Questionnaire 4 groups. The primary purpose of a survey is to elicit information which, after evaluation, results in a profile or statistical characterization of the Question Content 5 population sampled. Questions may be related to behaviors, beliefs, attitudes, and/or characteristics of those who are surveyed. Question Formats 6 Pretest 7 Preliminary Considerations Glossary 7 Need for a Survey—Since almost all surveys can be costly, it is critical to discern whether or not the study needs to be done. Begin by Types of Questions: contacting persons knowledgeable  Attitudes—Respondents’ views, perceptions, or in the field and by performing an feelings. How they feel environmental scan of other studies (usually ju