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Review
. 2013 Jan;95(1):5-7.
doi: 10.1308/003588413X13511609956372.

A quick guide to survey research

T L Jones  1 , M A J Baxter, V Khanduja
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Review

A quick guide to survey research

T L Jones et al. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2013 Jan.

Abstract

Questionnaires are a very useful survey tool that allow large populations to be assessed with relative ease. Despite a widespread perception that surveys are easy to conduct, in order to yield meaningful results, a survey needs extensive planning, time and effort. In this article, we aim to cover the main aspects of designing, implementing and analysing a survey as well as focusing on techniques that would improve response rates.

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  • A quick guide to survey research.
    Misro A, Hussain M, Jones TL, Baxter MA, Khanduja V. Misro A, et al. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2014 Jan;96(1):87. doi: 10.1308/003588414X13824511649454. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2014. PMID: 24417850 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
  • Author's response.
    Khanduja V. Khanduja V. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2014 Jan;96(1):87. doi: 10.1308/003588414x13824511649490. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2014. PMID: 24563961 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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