A survey is a data collection method used to gather information from a selected group of people. It is used to collect written or verbal information in an organized and objective manner. A survey involves all aspects of the research process including: survey design and construction, data collection planning, data collecting, data processing and response analysis. The most common methods used to conduct surveys are questionnaires, interviews, focus groups and observations.
A questionnaire is a tool often used in research and statistical studies to collect and record information about a particular issue of interest. It is used to gather qualitative and quantitative information from respondents and consists of a set of written questions. It allows to capture a large amount of information in a short period of time from a large number of individuals without spending much effort. Questionnaires are a relatively inexpensive ways to collect data, and results are easy to analyze.
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