How many times at the end of a lecture or meetings are you asked to complete a survey and you just don't want to complete another form?  That is the beauty of using electronic surveys to capture fresh and meaningful feedback at the leisure of the participant.  One tool for creating and linking an electronic survey is through Survey Monkey.  This is easy, free to use and convenient.

Survey Monkey  Pen and Paper

Greenberg & Weiner (20140 reported on the validity of surveys when using for research.  The findings suggested that when random sampling is used in combination with accurate data analysis, there is a benefit.  McPeake, Bateson & O'Neill (2014) discussed the advantages of using electronic surveys over a paper form that might be mailed or handed out.  Increases in the volume of data is easier to manage electronically, cost is decreased, and there tends to be less bias in an electronic survey.

Tong & Chow (2013) evaluated the importance of evaluation participation in electronic class and instructor surveys.  When changes to curriculum occurred as a result of survey responses, students were more inclined to participate and complete surveys.

So put aside the pen and paper and use electronic surveying methods for your future survey needs!

Reference

Greenbery, M.  R., & Weiner, M.  D.  (2014). Keeing surveys valid:  Reliable and useful:  A tutorial.  Risk Analysis, An International Journal, 34(8), 1362-1375.  doi: 10.1111/risa.12250.

McPeake, J., Bateson, M., & O'Neill, A.  (2014).  Electronic surveys:  How to maximise success.  Nurse Researcher, 21(3), 24-26.

Tong, V.  H., & Chow, D.  L.  (2013).  A study of student participation and nonparticipation in prelecture electronic suveys.  British Journal Of Educational Technology, 44(5), 869-880.



.