03/05/2018 at 3:21 pm
Surveys are often considered to be ‘easy’ ways to collect data for research purposes. However, conducting a survey well requires good preparation and careful consideration about the population you wish to include. In this video, clinicians share their tips for conducting a surveys in a way that is likely to engage participants, and provide you with a suitable response rate and quality data.
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