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Web survey methodology

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Los Angeles Sage 2015Description: xx, 318 pISBN:
  • 9780857028617
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 001.433 C2W3
Summary: Web Survey Methodology guides the reader through the past fifteen years of research in web survey methodology. It both provides practical guidance on the latest techniques for collecting valid and reliable data and offers a comprehensive overview of research issues. Core topics from preparation to questionnaire design, recruitment testing to analysis and survey software are all covered in a systematic and insightful way. The reader will be exposed to key concepts and key findings in the literature, covering measurement, non-response, adjustments, paradata, and cost issues. The book also discusses the hottest research topics in survey research today, such as internet panels, virtual interviewing, mobile surveys and the integration with passive measurements, e-social sciences, mixed modes and business intelligence. The book is intended for students, practitioners, and researchers in fields such as survey and market research, psychological research, official statistics and customer satisfaction research. (http://www.sagepub.in/books/Book235868?siteId=sage-india&prodTypes=any&q=9780857028617&pageTitle=productsSearch)
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Table of Contents:

1. Survey research and web surveys
1.1.Definition and typology
1.2.Web survey process
1.3.Evolution of web surveys, applications and related practices

2. Pre-fielding
2.1.Mode elaboration
2.2.Sampling
2.3.Questionnaire preparation
2.4.Technical preparations
2.5.Nonresponse strategy
2.6.General management

3. Fielding
3.1.Recruiting
3.2.Measurement
3.3.Processing and monitoring

4. Post-fielding
4.1.Data preparation
4.2.Preliminary results
4.3 Data exporting and documentation

5. Selected topics in web survey implementation
5.1.Smartphones, tablets and other devices
5.2.Online panels
5.3.Web survey software

6. Broader context of web surveys
6.1.Broader methodological context
6.2.Web surveys within the project management framework
6.3.The web survey profession
6.4.Web survey bibliography

7. Future of web surveys
7.1.General technological developments
7.2.Web survey software
7.3.Methodology
7.4.Broader business and societal issues

8. Conclusions

Web Survey Methodology guides the reader through the past fifteen years of research in web survey methodology. It both provides practical guidance on the latest techniques for collecting valid and reliable data and offers a comprehensive overview of research issues. Core topics from preparation to questionnaire design, recruitment testing to analysis and survey software are all covered in a systematic and insightful way. The reader will be exposed to key concepts and key findings in the literature, covering measurement, non-response, adjustments, paradata, and cost issues. The book also discusses the hottest research topics in survey research today, such as internet panels, virtual interviewing, mobile surveys and the integration with passive measurements, e-social sciences, mixed modes and business intelligence.

The book is intended for students, practitioners, and researchers in fields such as survey and market research, psychological research, official statistics and customer satisfaction research.


(http://www.sagepub.in/books/Book235868?siteId=sage-india&prodTypes=any&q=9780857028617&pageTitle=productsSearch)

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