Steps in Surveying

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The following are the steps one should follow when surveying:[1]

  1. Define the purpose. Be specific!
  2. Review existing data. Is a survey needed?
  3. Read applicable regulations.
  4. Define the hypothesis.
  5. Define the population
  6. Develop the survey (& sampling) plan.
  7. Develop cover letter, instructions, & Privacy Act Statement.
  8. Develop survey questions.
  9. Pretest instrument.
  10. Edit and revise questionnaire.
  11. Obtain approvals as required.
  12. Survey (gather data).
  13. Quality control/data reduction.
  14. Analysis and interpretation of results.
  15. Prepare report for customer(s).


References

  1. ↑ Ross, Keneth C. (1996). Air University Sampling and Surveying Handbook: Guidelines for planning, conducting, and organizing surveys. Retrieved September 9, 2006, from http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/edref/smpl-srv.pdf.
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