Monday, September 1, 2008

Rumsey's Ten Criteria for a Good Survey

Rumsey's Ten Criteria for a Good Survey

  • Target Population Well Defined
  • Sample Matches the Target Population
  • Sample is Randomly Selected
  • Sample Size is Large Enough
  • Good Follow-Up Minimizes Non-Response
  • Type of Survey Used is Appropriate
  • Questions are Well Worded
  • Survey is Properly Timed
  • Survey Personnel are Well Trained
  • Survey Answers the Original Question

Reference

Rumsey, D. (2003). Statistics for dummies. New York: Wiley.

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