Survey Research Services
ATLAS helps with survey construction, design, and implementation, including survey question writing, sampling methodology, pilot testing, statistical analyses, and report writing.
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Some fees may apply. Please contact us for details.
Questionnaire Construction
Question wording and order may influence the quality of the data collected in a survey. We will help you decide whether to do one or multiple surveys, how to word and place questions within the survey(s) for maximum reliability and validity, and provide recommendations on piloting a survey.
Sampling
ATLAS will help you decide whether to survey the entire population or to use sampling methods for larger populations. Samples must be selected carefully to accurately represent the population you are studying. We provide consultation on the selection of samples using probability sampling, including simple random or stratified sampling.
Web-based Surveys
Get help with survey construction and implementation using Web Service's Web Toolbox, or other University approved online survey tools: ZipSurvey and SurveyGizmo. Web-based survey responses can be downloaded and formatted for use in SPSS, Stata, or SAS.
Mail Surveys
ATLAS will assist you in the creation and distribution of mail surveys.
Response Rates
The overall response rate to a survey influences the representativeness of the data collected. We will help you measure response rates, determine what an acceptable response rate is for your study, and provide advice on sending follow-up communication to improve response rates.
Data Entry
ATLAS will provide instruction on the entry of survey responses for use in SPSS, Stata, or SAS.
Weight Construction
When sampling is used, ATLAS will assist you in the creation of post-stratification survey weights to ensure that the samples are representative of the population(s).
Shirking Analysis
Respondent behavior can influence the reliability or accuracy of survey responses. When respondents do not provide answers that are fully thought out, referred to as shirking behavior, this will affect the reliability of the results. ATLAS will assist in the identification and treatment of shirking behavior in survey data.
Open-Ended Coding
ATLAS will provide instruction on the coding of open-ended responses. ATLAS will code open-ended answers for a fee.