scholarly journals Surveying Ourselves

2010 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 448-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristen A. Matteson ◽  
Britta L. Anderson ◽  
Stephanie B. Pinto ◽  
Vrishali Lopes ◽  
Jay Schulkin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Data Quality ◽  
Private Practice ◽  
Mixed Mode ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Survey Mode ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Minimal Reduction ◽  
The Web

A survey was distributed, using a sequential mixed-mode approach, to a national sample of obstetrician–gynecologists. Differences between responses to the web-based mode and the on-paper mode were compared to determine if there were systematic differences between respondents. Only two differences in respondents between the two modes were identified. University-based physicians were more likely to complete the web-based mode than private practice physicians. Mail respondents reported a greater volume of endometrial ablations compared to online respondents. The web-based mode had better data quality than the paper-based mailed mode in terms of less missing and inappropriate responses. Together, these findings suggest that, although a few differences were identified, the web-based survey mode attained adequate representativeness and improved data quality. Given the metrics examined for this study, exclusive use of web-based data collection may be appropriate for physician surveys with a minimal reduction in sample coverage and without a reduction in data quality.

scholarly journals Survey Mode and Data Quality: Careless Responding Across Three Modes in Cross-Cultural Contexts

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoe Magraw-Mickelson ◽  
Harry Wang ◽  
Mario Gollwitzer
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Data Quality ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Psychological Research ◽  
Survey Mode ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Cultural Contexts ◽  
Repeated Measures Design ◽  
Careless Responding

Much psychological research depends on participants’ diligence in filling out materials such as tests or surveys. However, not all participants are motivated to respond attentively, which leads to unintended issues with the quality of the data. Our question is: how do different modes of data collection - paper/pencil, computer/web-based, and smartphone - affect participants’ diligence vs. “careless responding” tendencies and, thus, the data quality? Results from prior studies suggest that different modes of data collection produce a comparable prevalence of careless responding tendencies. However, as technology develops and data are collected with increasingly diverse populations, this question needs to be readdressed and taken further by looking at different cultural contexts. The present research examined the effect of survey mode on careless responding across three waves in a repeated-measures design. Following recommendations in the literature, we computed a careless responding index as a composite of eight indicators that capture aspects of a participant’s inattentiveness. First, in a sample of working adults from China, we found that participants were significantly more careless when completing computer/web-based survey materials than in paper/pencil mode. Next, in a sample of German students, participants were significantly more careless when completing the paper/pencil mode compared to the smartphone mode. Finally, in a sample of Chinese-speaking students, we found no difference between the modes. Theoretical and practical implication were also discussed.

scholarly journals Wedding Organizer Order Management

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 839
Author(s):  
Desi Maya Kristin ◽  
Yuliana Lisanti
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Order Management ◽  
The Web

This information system is used as a solution that can help to meet the requirements of the couples. The research methods are data collection, analysis and design. Data collection method implemented by surveys including interviews with 58 clients, 15 vendors, and 12 WO (Wedding Organizer) and by literature study that includes books and journal related. Object oriented is used as the method for system analysis and design. The result is a web based information system that connects vendors and clients in one online place. The web based application can be used to book the reception hall, catering food for guests, entertainments, bridal, car loan, prewed and receptions photos. The benefits of the web based applications are user can costumize or choose the packages, check the price information and get reports related to Wedding Organizer Order Management business process. The results of the qualitative interviews to 58 clients who already used the applications is the client get shorter time compare to clients who manage their own wedding reception.

scholarly journals Web-Based Data Collection for Older Adults Living With HIV in a Clinical Research Setting: Pilot Observational Study

10.2196/18588 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (11) ◽  
pp. e18588
Author(s):  
Katherine Tassiopoulos ◽  
Carla Roberts-Toler ◽  
Carl J Fichtenbaum ◽  
Susan L Koletar
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Data Quality ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Persons Living With Hiv ◽  
Paper And Pencil ◽  
Living With Hiv

Background Longitudinal follow-up of older persons living with HIV is essential for the ascertainment of aging-related clinical and behavioral outcomes, and self-administered questionnaires are necessary for collecting behavioral information in research involving persons living with HIV. Web-based self-reported data collection results in higher data quality than paper-and-pencil questionnaires in a wide range of populations. The option of remote web-based surveys may also increase retention in long-term research studies. However, the acceptability and feasibility of web-based data collection in clinical research involving older persons living with HIV have never been studied. Objective This study aims to assess the acceptability and feasibility of a web-based survey to collect information on sexual, substance use, and physical activity behaviors; compare the data quality of the web-based survey with that of a paper-and-pencil questionnaire; and summarize web-based survey metrics. Methods This pilot study took place within the AIDS Clinical Trials Group A5322 study, a longitudinal cohort of men and women living with HIV (aged ≥40 years), followed at 32 clinical sites in the United States and Puerto Rico. A total of 4 sites participated in this study. A web-based survey was created using self-administered questionnaires typically completed in A5322 via paper and pencil. Pilot study participants completed these questionnaires via web-based survey at one research visit in lieu of paper-and-pencil administration. Two questions were added to assess feasibility, defined as participants’ perception of the ease of web-based survey completion (very hard, hard, easy, very easy), and their preferred format (computer or tablet, paper and pencil, no preference) for completing the questions in the future (acceptability). Feasibility and acceptability were summarized overall and by demographic and clinical characteristics; the proportion of evaluable data by web-based survey versus previously administered paper-and-pencil questionnaires (data quality) was compared for each question. Results Acceptability and feasibility were high overall: 50.0% (79/158) preferred computer or tablet, 38.0% (60/158) reported no preference, and 12.0% (19/158) preferred paper and pencil; 93.0% (147/158) reported survey completion easy or very easy. Older age was associated with lower odds of preferring computer or tablet to paper and pencil (odds ratio per 1-year increase in age: 0.91, 95% CI 0.85-0.98). Individuals who found the survey hard or very hard had a lower median neurocognitive test score than those who found it easy or very easy. Data quality with web-based survey administration was similar to or higher than that with paper-and-pencil administration for most questions. Conclusions Web-based survey administration was acceptable and feasible in this cohort of older adults living with HIV, and data quality was high. Web-based surveys can be a useful tool for valid data collection and can potentially improve retention in long-term follow-up studies.

Is the European Health Interview Survey online yet? Response and net sample composition of a web-based data collection

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 595-601 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elise Braekman ◽  
Rana Charafeddine ◽  
Stefaan Demarest ◽  
Sabine Drieskens ◽  
Jean Tafforeau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Mixed Mode ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Health Interview Survey ◽  
Health Interview ◽  
Sample Composition ◽  
Interview Survey ◽  
European Health ◽  
European Health Interview Survey

Abstract Background The European Health Interview Survey (EHIS) provides cross-national data on health status, health care and health determinants. So far, 10 of the 30 member states (MS) opted for web-based questionnaires within mixed-mode designs but none used it as the sole mode. In the context of future EHIS, the response rate and net sample composition of a web-only approach was tested. Methods A Belgian study with a target sample size of 1000 (age: 16–85) was organized using the EHIS wave 3 model questionnaire. The sample was selected according to a multistage, clustered sampling procedure with geographical stratification. Field substitution was applied; non-participating households were replaced by similar households regarding statistical sector, sex and age. There was one reminder letter and a €10 conditional incentive. Results Considering all substitutions, a 16% response rate was obtained after sending one reminder. Elderly, Brussels Capital inhabitants, people living without a partner and those with a non-Belgian nationality were less responding. By design, there were no differences between the initial and final net sample regarding substitution characteristics. Nevertheless, people living without a partner, non-Belgians and lower educated people remain underrepresented. Conclusion There was a low response rate, particularly for some population groups. The response rate was lower than those of MS using mixed-mode designs including web, especially these comprising interviewer-based approaches. Despite the long and complex questionnaire, there was a low break off rate. So far, web-only data collection is not an acceptable strategy for population-based health surveys but efforts to increase the response should be further explored.

scholarly journals Slider Bars in Multi-Device Web Surveys

2019 ◽  
pp. 089443931987913
Author(s):  
Angelica M. Maineri ◽  
Ivano Bison ◽  
Ruud Luijkx
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Data Quality ◽  
Initial Position ◽  
Web Survey ◽  
Web Surveys ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The University

This study explores some features of slider bars in the context of a multi-device web survey. Using data collected among the students of the University of Trento in 2015 and 2016 by means of two web surveys ( N = 6,343 and 4,124) including two experiments, we investigated the effect of the initial position of the handle and the presence of numeric labels on answers provided using slider bars. It emerged that the initial position of the handle affected answers and that the number of rounded scores increased with numeric feedback. Smartphone respondents appeared more sensitive to the initial position of the handle but also less affected by the presence of numeric labels resulting in a lower tendency to rounding. Yet, outcomes on anchoring were inconclusive. Overall, no relevant differences have been detected between tablet and PC respondents. Understanding to what extent interactive and engaging tools such as slider bars can be successfully employed in multi-device surveys without affecting data quality is a key challenge for those who want to exploit the potential of web-based and multi-device data collection without undermining the quality of measurement.

Questions of Quality - Is Data Quality Still Tied to Survey Mode? An Austrian Case study dealing with attitudes concerning refugees

MedienJournal ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 49-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimitri Prandner ◽  
Andreas Röser
Keyword(s):  
Data Quality ◽  
Mixed Mode ◽  
Survey Mode ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Mode Design ◽  
Soziale Erwünschtheit ◽  
Austrian Case

Der vorliegende Beitrag greift die aktuelle Debatte zu Survey-Mode-Effekten auf (bzgl. Stichprobe, Datengüte, Item-Non-response, soziale Erwünschtheit und die Beantwortung von offenen Fragen). Grundlage für die Diskussion sind Daten aus einer 2017 in Oberösterreich durchgeführten Befragung zu Migration und Flucht, die mittels Mixed- Mode-Design und nicht-probabilistischen Zufallsstichproben online und in Face-to- Face Befragungen erhoben wurden. Die durchgeführten Analysen zeigen deutlich, dass die in der Literatur beschriebenen Methodeneffekte, die oftmals auf Experimental daten beruhen auch in den Forschungsdaten reproduziert werden können. Die Anwendung von Mixed-Mode Erhebungstechniken, die online Komponenten inkludieren, ist daher weiterhin nur unter explizierter Kontrolle auf Mode-Effekte zu empfehlen.

Designing Applications for Data Collection and Sales of MSME Products to increase competitiveness in the web-based global market using the Analythical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-15
Author(s):  
Taufikur
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Ahp Method ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Hierarchy Process ◽  
The Web

Pelaku Usaha Mikro, Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) di Indonesia menjadi faktor penting ketahanan ekonomi daerah bahkan nasional. Banyak pelaku UMKM yang memiliki produk tidak kalah bagus dari pruduk pabrikan bahkan luar negeri, peran serta pemerintah sebagai fasilitator dan katalisator dalam pengembangan produktifitas UMKM sangat penting, namun demikian banyak pelaku UMKM yang tidak mampu berkembang karena kurangnya perhatian pemerintah dalam hal pelatihan, kemasan yang baik, dukungan modal dan promosi serta sistem katalog produk online supaya mampu bersaing di skala nasional bahkan internasional. Bantuan yang diharapkan dari pemerintah ada kalanya tidak tepat sasaran karena tidak memiliki data pelaku UMKM yang berujung pada sistem pengambilan keputusan pemberian bantuan terhadap UMKM menjadi tidak tepat. Aplikasi pendataan dan penjualan web dibutuhkan untuk pengembangan pelaku UMKM, dengan metode Analythical Hierarchy Process (AHP) diharapkan mampu mendukung pengambilan keputusan bagi pemerintah untuk mencari pelaku UMKM yang akan di bantu sesuai dengan kebutuhan dan tidak salah sasaran. Metode AHP yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini dapat dijadikan sebagai alat bantu dalam menentukan rangking prioritas UMKM berdasarkan tingkat validitas konsistensi hirarki   Kata Kunci : Sistem Pengambilan Keputusan, , Analythical Hierarchy Process, Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah

Web-Based Data Collection for Educational Research

2020 ◽  
pp. 152-172
Author(s):  
Erkan Tekinarslan ◽  
Melih Derya Gürer ◽  
Sedat Akayoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Educational Research ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Web Mining ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Web

Web-based surveys and web-based interviews are useful techniques to collect data through the web in educational research. In addition, web activities such as blogging, searching, and web mining have become quite convenient to collect and extract data from the web for research purposes. The purposes of this chapter are to describe and discuss techniques and tools for collecting and extracting data from the web for educational research purposes. First, a survey and a web-based or online survey are described and explained with examples. Second, web-based or online interviews, which are often similar to the face-to-face interview protocols are discussed and exemplified. After presenting the synchronous and asynchronous online interview tools, the selection criteria of the online interviewing tools are discussed. Lastly, this chapter describes and discusses web activities such as blogging, searching, and web mining to collect and extract data from the web.

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