Survey Best Practices by https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s en-us 2024-12-11 22:01:52 UTC 2025-02-12 22:45:27 UTC hello@padlet.com Consent linelledwards https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326446321 Guidance on GDPR and PIPL

]]> 2025-02-12 22:00:02 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326446321 Intro/Survey email https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326447034 1) Tell people why you are conducting the survey. 2) Who will have access to the data 3) how long it will take 4) How the data will be shared/reported out 5) Voluntary/not voluntary 6) who to reach out to for questions.

]]> 2025-02-12 22:01:08 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326447034 Anonymity https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326447681 Determine if the survey data will be anonymous or confidential

]]> 2025-02-12 22:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326447681 Questions https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326448037 Don't require questions!

]]> 2025-02-12 22:02:43 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326448037 Define participants https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326448050 Clearly define who the subject population will be. Some aspects to consider are degree level, oncampus/online, stage in degree, etc

]]> 2025-02-12 22:02:44 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326448050 Standardized questions linelledwards https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326448122 Demographics

]]> 2025-02-12 22:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326448122 Incentives https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326448525 Think about whether incentives are being offered for participation,

]]> 2025-02-12 22:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326448525 Required approvals https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326449232 Permission from the Director of Assessment & Planning for Student Affairs (Dr. Beth Hoag) for survey of students and permission from the Assistant Chancellor HR SP&P (Luanne Mayorga) for survey of employees

]]> 2025-02-12 22:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326449232 Demo with potential participants for clarity. https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326449431 2025-02-12 22:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326449431 Optimal timing linelledwards https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326449442 What are the best times during the academic year to distribute surveys to maximize response rates?

]]> 2025-02-12 22:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326449442 Digital Accessibility https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326449475 The Illini Success Team has created the digitally accessible new annual report. https://illinisuccess.illinois.edu/22-23-annual-report

]]> 2025-02-12 22:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326449475 Consider the target audience https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326449487 Tailor survey language to the audience


]]> 2025-02-12 22:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326449487 https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326449716 Understand periods during the semester when surveys cannot be distributed and work with the Institutional Survey Committee to avoid overlap with all-campus surveys

]]> 2025-02-12 22:04:25 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326449716 Test the survey https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326450075 Consider conducting a pilot test with a small group of individuals.

]]> 2025-02-12 22:05:05 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326450075 Policy Governing Electronic Surveys and Questionnaires https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326450113 2025-02-12 22:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326450113 https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326450284 Considering Audience and Determine the best way to report the results.

]]> 2025-02-12 22:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326450284 Sections https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326450425 Group related questions into sections

]]> 2025-02-12 22:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326450425 Dawn Owens notes https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326450435 Minimize task difficulty:

•Minimize the number of words in questions

•Use familiar words at an “easy” reading level

•Focus on current or very recent events

•Ask only about one topic per question

•Ask for absolute not relative judgments

•Use “branching” when possible

•Use verbal labels on all scale points

•Avoid agree/disagree, true/false, yes/no questions

]]> 2025-02-12 22:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326450435 Reporting on small samples https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326450669 Determine minimum response size to report to protect subject privacy

]]> 2025-02-12 22:06:00 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326450669 https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326450680 If open-ended questions are included in, please consider - reporting obligations.


]]> 2025-02-12 22:06:02 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326450680 reponse options linelledwards https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326450764 random response options

]]> 2025-02-12 22:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326450764 Consider your data analysis / reporting as you are developing questions. https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326450979 2025-02-12 22:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326450979 only collect data that you need https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326450992 2025-02-12 22:06:29 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326450992 Amazon e-gift card https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326451810 Amazon e-gift cards cannot be used as incentives for international students. The Illini Success team uses Illinois-themed items.

]]> 2025-02-12 22:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326451810 Purpose and goals https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326452229 Before creating the survey, clearly define its purpose. What decisions will be based on survey results. Establish goals to ensure we are collecting the data we need.


]]> 2025-02-12 22:08:06 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326452229 Avoid double-barreled questions https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326453362 So as not to confuse respondents and to clearly interpret results.

]]> 2025-02-12 22:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326453362 Reminders https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326453834 not sure if it goes here... only remind people who have not yet responded.

]]> 2025-02-12 22:10:05 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326453834 Accessibility https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326453867 Ensure the survey is accessible to all respondents, including those with disabilities.

]]> 2025-02-12 22:10:06 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326453867 open-ended questions linelledwards https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326454263 limit number of open-ended questions. only include if necessary and can actually use data.

]]> 2025-02-12 22:10:31 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326454263 Response Rate https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326454624 Have a plan to increase response rate if needed for specific populations.

]]> 2025-02-12 22:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326454624 Data security https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326454655 2025-02-12 22:10:50 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326454655 have a retention plan https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326454982 2025-02-12 22:11:22 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326454982 Consult Privacy, Legal and Contracts when using a 3rd party vendor https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326456067 2025-02-12 22:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326456067 Post survey linelledwards https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326456171 Utilizing reponse summaries and email triggers to get copy of responses or post survey messaging

]]> 2025-02-12 22:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326456171 Questions https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326456769 Have an objective for each question you ask.

Be sure all information you ask for is relevant and necessary.

Don’t make your respondents have to think to hard about an answer.

]]> 2025-02-12 22:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326456769 Question Responses https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326460726 Pair question text with answer choices

Mutually exclusive answer choices

Exhaustive answer choices

For some questions you may need a Neutral/Not applicable/Don’t Know/None of the above

]]> 2025-02-12 22:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326460726 Skip questions https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326463617 Use skip patterns so people do not see questions that do not pertain to them.

]]> 2025-02-12 22:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326463617 Response categories https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326464501 Do not show numbers on labels, label every point/category with words.

5 pt scale for unipolar

7 pt scale for bi-polar


]]> 2025-02-12 22:25:11 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326464501 What not to ask https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326465466 Don't ask questions that you already know the answer to.

]]> 2025-02-12 22:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326465466 Acronyms https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326468152 Stay away from acronyms unless they are well known and used by the target population. Such as "uiuc".

]]> 2025-02-12 22:31:01 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326468152 Review https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326468973 While the survey is live, track the subgroups of interest to ensure good participation. You can send out targeted reminders to different groups.

]]> 2025-02-12 22:32:25 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326468973 Consent https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326470015 Allow participants to easily download the consent language with contact information.

]]> 2025-02-12 22:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326470015 Accessibility https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326470606 Make sure you follow accessibility guidelines.

]]> 2025-02-12 22:35:05 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326470606 Shib https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326471461 You can put a survey behind a campus login if desired. You can also save the following attributes in the data set: First name, last name, email, staff vs student, home department

]]> 2025-02-12 22:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326471461 Survey Length https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326472236 Shorter is better!

]]> 2025-02-12 22:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326472236 Change survey description and title https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326474058

Enter a survey description and title to show in search results and on social media posts. Otherwise a posted survey link and title will include the default advertising.


]]> 2025-02-12 22:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326474058 Buttons https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326477335 Turn on the back button.

You can change the text on the first page to anything such as "continue" "I consent" "I agree" etc.

]]> 2025-02-12 22:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326477335 Security https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326477711 Turn on Bot detection

]]> 2025-02-12 22:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/linelledwards/bk81i8rxbx9ciu9s/wish/3326477711