What survey questions should I ask?

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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.
#questions #survey
  • Profile picture of the author Andie
    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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    Andie
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  • Profile picture of the author LMC
    What are you trying to sell them?
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  • Profile picture of the author Matt Bard
    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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