An introduction to iSurvey Dr Alex Furr iSolutions
2 What is it? Online questionnaire creator Who can use it? Anyone at the University (staff and students) Who can take the questionnaires? Anyone with the correct web address –Options for password protection
Key Features Shared editing rights with other individuals Invitation lists Add your own logo Date restrictions when new participant completes a survey Logic / routing Randomised question options
Who is using it 4
What are they using it for? Research (PGRs / staff) Module evaluation questionnaires Supervisor selection General User feedback –Serviceline –Catering –Workshops 5
General overview
Basic Question Types Single choice e.g. What is your favourite colour –Blue –Red –Green
Basic Question Types Multichoice e.g. Which of these fruit do you like to eat? Pick all that apply –Oranges –Apples –Pears –Bananas
Basic Question Types Free text e.g. Describe your first memory
Basic Question Types Sliding scales On a scale of 1 to 10, how much did you enjoy the film?
Data collection options Print view option for paper Graph options for collected data Download as CSV
Advanced options Demographics Section A Section B Section C Finish section Section Presentation Block
Advanced options cont… Demographics Section ASection BSection C Finish section Section Presentation Block
Routing Do you like fish –Yes / No 14
Examples
Beware! Questionnaire is only as good as the questions being asked
Might own both No option for ‘Do not own a computer’
Little scope for variability in responses