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Survey and questionnaire methods

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Title	Survey and questionnaire methods
Contributor	Fikriyah Winata (author)
Contributor	Sara L. McLafferty(author)
DOI	https://doi.org/10.11647/obp.0418.43
Landing page	https://www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.11647/obp.0418/chapters/10.11647/obp.0418.43
License	https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
Copyright	Fikriyah Winata; Sara L. McLafferty;
Publisher	Open Book Publishers
Published on	2025-02-25
Long abstract	This chapter introduces the basics of survey research including questionnaire design, ethical issues, and strategies for administering surveys and minimizing bias. Strengths and weaknesses of online survey methods are discussed.
Page range	pp. 577–584
Print length	8 pages
Language	English (Original)

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Assistant Professor of Geography at Texas A&M University

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