Surveys

Definition

Surveys are a research method used in sociology to collect data from participants through a series of questions or statements for the purpose of gathering information about people's opinions, behaviors, or characteristics. They can be administered in various forms such as online, by telephone, face-to-face, or on paper.

Related terms

Questionnaire: A set of printed or written questions with a choice of answers, devised for the purposes of a survey.

Sampling: The process of selecting a representative group from the population under study.

Data Analysis:

The process of systematically applying statistical and logical techniques to describe, summarize, and evaluate data