Resources & Relevant Policies

Surveys - Research Methodology and Statistics Survey Design Guidelines for Planning Effective Surveys

The following documents provide information on good practice in conducting surveys:

Surveys - Research Methodology and Statistics
Extract from presentation by Professor Deborah Turnbull to honours students. Covers types of surveys, validity (internal and external), measurement bias, advantages and disadvantages of survey approaches.

Survey Design
Provides information on the steps in a survey project, determining the survey sample, advantages and disadvantages of different survey methodologies. 

Guidelines for Planning Effective Surveys
A University of Reading webpage which provides information on survey methodologies, questionnaire design, sampling principles and statistical aspects of running a survey.

Compliance with Other University Policies and Guidelines
All surveys must comply with the following University policies and guidelines:

It is the responsibility of survey applicants to ensure that they adhere to relevant University policies.