Survey Self Administered: Handout
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Questionnaires or survey forms are filled out by the respondents themselves. Clarity in question design and instructions for completion are important.
When using handouts to administer, respondents are sought and asked to complete surveys at a location frequented by the target population (e.g., during a conference, in a classroom, after viewing an exhibit at a health fair).
- Can more readily improve response rate because there is an opportunity to use face-to-face persuasion tactics
- Can collect both program data and personal data (e. g., participant characteristics)
- Not appropriate for respondents who cannot read or write
- Must be able to reach respondents in person at a central location or a gathering
- Limited ability to probe answers, without compromising anonymity
- Obtain baseline data
- Acquire self-reported information on behaviors, behavioral intentions, attitudes
- Test knowledge, comprehension
- Gather feedback for a program or service
See a 2 page pre-group survey given to providers before they participate in a focus group: IM_FGsurvey.pdf (PDF 57K)