1. Designing An Effective Survey
Gateway Module
Designing An Effective Survey

2. Objective: Design a survey that relates to the project
Use the survey to interview a number of people
Teacher evaluates / approves the survey
Design a spreadsheet to keep track of and analyze the data

3. Where to Start: Working in groups plan your survey on paper
Think about the response that you want from the surveys
Consider the wording of your questions
This can make a difference in the responses you receive
Peer edit your surveys by having others in your class critique your survey
Tables work well in a survey because each question may have a variety of choices

4. Survey Design Establish clear goals Short meaningful title
Clear and concise instructions
Clear and concise questions/sentences
Simple Direct Language
Decide how you intend to use the information
Ask only questions that directly address the study goals
Keep your survey short

5. Most important information should be at the beginning
Vary the question format to retain interest
Questions must be non-threatening
Good questions only ask for one “bit” of information
Accommodate all possible responses
Anonymous surveys tend to get better responses

6. Survey Questions

7. One Answer with Bullets:
Which grade was your favorite?
K-2
3-5
6-8
9-12

8. Multiple Answers with Bullets
What are your favorite things to do in your spare time?
Watch TV
Shopping
Playing Video Games
Talking/Texting with Friends
Helping around the house

9. Rating Scales – One Answer
How comfortable are you using PowerPoint?
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent

10. Rating Scale - Matrix What is your favorite class? Math Science French
1(Most Preferred) (Somewhat Preferred) (Preferred) (Not Preferred) (Least Preferred)
Math
Science
French

11. Ranking Question Please rank in order of preference. 1 2 3 4 Math
Math
English
Science
History

12. Yes/No
Do you like Surveys?
Yes No

13. Sample Questions??? Would you like to have a Grade 10 Grad Ceremony?
Yes No
Do you think this would be good for the Grade 9’s?