1. Writing Surveys

2. #1 Choose Sampling Method
Random
Grab first people you see
Choose every 5th person you see
Stratified: population into separate groups, called strata. Then, a probability sample (often a simple random sample ) is drawn from each group.
Choose groupings
i.e. male/female
Class level
Ethnic/racial
Interests (jocks vs. geeks)
Cluster: the total population is divided into these groups (or clusters) and a simple random sample of the groups is selected.

3. Develop Survey Questions (30 People)
Survey Questions (Must Haves…)
5 Demographic questions (describe the population you are studying)
i.e.
Gender
Race
Age
Class level
Income etc.
15 closed ended questions (with closed responses)
Closed ended questions are statements that respondent can give a specified answer to.
i.e. Obama is a good president. (closed question)
(SA) (Agree) (No Opinion) (Disagree) (SD)
On a scale of 1 – 10, 10 being the best,
how would you rate his performance as president.

4. Develop 5 Interview Questions (5 people)
Intervew Questions are Open Ended, Leaving room for explanations….
Why do you like/dislike Chocolate?
Please Explain your response…
***Be sure to use follow up questions where appropriate….

5. Observations (unlimited)
Decide and outline in your methodology:
WHO you will be observing
WHAT you will be observing
WHEN you will be observing
WHERE you will be observing
HOW you will be observing