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Principles of survey research.

R C Henry1, J D Zivick

  • 1Office of Medical Education Research and Development, Michigan State University, East Lansing 48824.

Family Practice Research Journal
|January 1, 1986
PubMed
Summary

This study addresses inadequate survey research methods in family practice. It presents ten practical principles to improve the technical rigor and usefulness of questionnaire surveys.

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Area of Science:

  • Family Practice
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Survey research is prevalent in family practice literature.
  • Inadequate design and analysis lead to perceptions of lower rigor compared to experimental research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To challenge the notion that survey research is less rigorous than experimental research.
  • To present practical principles for enhancing survey research quality.

Main Methods:

  • The study outlines ten key principles for planning and conducting survey research.
  • Focuses on critical decision-making and technical aspects of survey design and analysis.

Main Results:

  • Survey research, when properly planned and executed, is as technically demanding as experimental research.
  • The presented principles address major issues in questionnaire survey studies.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing these ten principles can improve the rigor and utility of family practice survey research.
  • Elevating the technical standards of survey methodology enhances its value in family practice.

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