Stats #45: So you want to write a questionnaire

Content: This class will introduce you to the statistical issues important in developing a survey or questionnaire.This class is useful for anyone who participates in the planning of research study that uses a survey or questionnaire to collect data. There are no pre-requisites for this class.

Teaching strategies: Didactic lectures and small group exercises.

Objectives: In this class you will learn how to:

• identify various research designs and their limitations;
• recognize factors that influence the sample size of a study;
• assess how restrictions on your sample can hamper generalizability; and
• identify ethical issues associated with randomization and blinding.

This class qualifies for 3 IRB Education Credits (IRBECs).

Contents

• Overview of the STATS web pages
• Consulting services that I provide
• So you want to write a questionnaire
• Privacy concerns in research
• Please fill out an evaluation form

In addition, you will receive the following publications:

Selecting, designing, and developing your questionnaire. Boynton PM, Greenhalgh T. Bmj 2004: 328(7451); 1312-5. [PDF]

IRB Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). American Association for Public Opinion Research. Accessed on 2004-12-24. www.aapor.org/default.asp?page=survey_methods/IRBS_faq