Survey Tools
Conducting surveys is an important part of many research projects. Where respondents are able to complete the survey electronically, many software tools are able to assist.
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What is it and how do I get it? |
When should I use it? |
What caveats or obstacles are there? |
*Support? |
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DC 17 |
DC17 is a project currently being developed at the University of Newcastle to conduct surveys on mobile devices such as mobile phones and tablet computers. |
Currently under development. |
End User |
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LimeSurvey |
LimeSurvey is open-source software for conducting surveys. |
A server is needed to host this software. |
End User |
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Survey Monkey |
SurveyMonkey is a popular hosted tool for conducting surveys. It has both free and commercial options available depending on requirements. |
There may be issues with participant responses being stored on an external server. |
External (Survey Monkey) |
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* Support |
Source of Support for Service |
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UoN Supplied |
Deployed, managed and supported by the University and provided to Researchers at no additional cost. |
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UoN Supported |
Deployed, managed and supported by the University with some additional costs to the Researcher, Centre or Faculty. |
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End User |
The item is end user supported. The University is not in a position to provide technical support or assurances that it will work. |
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External (Organisation) |
Deployed, managed and supported by an organisation external to the University. Additional costs may apply. |
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