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Guidelines for constructing a survey.

Cindy Passmore1, Alison E Dobbie, Michael Parchman

  • 1Faculty Development Center, Waco, Texas, USA.

Family Medicine
|May 23, 2002
PubMed
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This guide outlines an eight-step process for family medicine researchers to develop effective surveys. Following these steps ensures data accuracy and supports research question analysis for publishable results.

Area of Science:

  • Family Medicine Research
  • Survey Methodology

Background:

  • Surveys are crucial tools for family medicine researchers to collect data on demographics, knowledge, behaviors, and attitudes.
  • Effective survey design is essential for accurate data collection and analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a clear, actionable eight-step framework for developing robust survey instruments in family medicine.
  • To equip researchers at all levels with the skills to create surveys that yield useful and publishable data.

Main Methods:

  • A structured, eight-step approach to survey development is detailed.
  • Steps include problem definition, project planning, literature review, item development, survey construction, pilot testing, and administration.

Main Results:

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  • The described methodology facilitates the creation of surveys that are easy to complete and yield consistent, accurate information.
  • Successful implementation of the steps leads to data suitable for answering research questions.

Conclusions:

  • Adherence to the eight-step process empowers family medicine researchers to design and administer effective surveys.
  • This systematic approach enhances the quality and impact of research findings in family medicine.