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Abstract
Surveys provide evidence for the social sciences for knowledge, attitudes, and other behaviors, and, in health care, to quantify qualitative research and to assist in policymaking. A survey-designed research project is about asking questions of individuals, and, from the answers, the researcher can generalize the findings from a sample of respondents to a population. Therefore, this overview can serve as a guide to conducting survey research that can provide answers for practitioners, educators, and leaders, but only if the right questions and methods are used. The main advantage of using surveys is their economical access to participants online. A major disadvantage of survey research is the low response rates in most situations. Online surveys have many limitations that should be expected before conducting a search, and then described after the survey is complete. Any conclusions and recommendations are to be supported by evidence in a clear and objective manner. Presenting evidence in a structured format is crucial but well-developed reporting guidelines are needed for researchers who conduct survey research.
- survey research
- study design
- scientific method
- research question
- sampling
- sampling methods
- target audience
- population
- instrumentation
- survey tools
Footnotes
- Correspondence: Lynda Goodfellow EdD RRT FAARC, Director of Clinical Practice Guidelines Development, American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N, MacArthur Blvd, Suite 100, Irving, Texas 75063-4706. E-mail: Lynda.Goodfellow{at}aarc.org
Dr Goodfellow presented a version of this paper at both the AARC Summer Forum held July 25, 2022 in Palm Springs, California, and AARC Congress 2022 held November 9–12, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
No funding support was received.
Dr Goodfellow has a relationship with Respiratory Care as a section editor, the American Association for Respiratory Care as Director of Clinical Practice Guidelines Development, and Professor of Respiratory Therapy, at Georgia State University.
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