What survey questions should I ask?

Brad Gosse · 11-17-2009, 09:43 AM

I am looking to run some surveys for statistical data I am collecting.

Problem is I only need a few questions answered.

If you had access to research what questions would you ask people? I am thinking true false or multi choice questions.

Andie · 11-17-2009, 09:49 AM

I think that would depend on how in depth and accurate you want/need the results to be. If you can layout the questions as a simple flowchart (if this/then t-f) then the T/F would suffice for results. If it would branch into a longer more complicated flow then multiple choice might be best (best with survey takers is always short and sweet) with any elimination questions from the start (ie: Do you already take diet pills? what kind? Ok bye)

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LMC · 11-17-2009, 10:17 AM

What are you trying to sell them?

Matt Maiden · 11-17-2009, 10:41 AM

Brad,

One thing I learned a long time ago about polls and surveys is that you need to remember to give the option to not answer specific questions.

If you have a multiple choice question and the answer that I might have is not on your list then I would check the answer that is close to mine.

That can skew a lot of results. Just because a percentage of people answered "B" does not necessarily mean that they would in fact do "B".

Always give them an "Other" or "NA" or another similar option.

Then when someone does give you "B" you can know that they chose that as opposed to just picking something because they had to.

Matt

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Matt Maiden Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: California Posts: 1,694 Thanks: 646 Thanked 893 Times in 432 Posts Social Networking	Re: What survey questions should I ask? Brad, One thing I learned a long time ago about polls and surveys is that you need to remember to give the option to not answer specific questions. If you have a multiple choice question and the answer that I might have is not on your list then I would check the answer that is close to mine. That can skew a lot of results. Just because a percentage of people answered "B" does not necessarily mean that they would in fact do "B". Always give them an "Other" or "NA" or another similar option. Then when someone does give you "B" you can know that they chose that as opposed to just picking something because they had to. Matt