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Educator's blueprint: A how-to guide for survey design.
Jeffery Hill1, Kathleen Ogle2, Sally A Santen1,3
1University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Cincinnati Ohio USA.
AEM Education and Training
|August 29, 2022
Summary
This paper reviews best practices for creating effective surveys in medical education. Following these guidelines helps educators and researchers develop better surveys for improved decision-making.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Educational Research
- Survey Methodology
Background:
- Surveys are widely utilized in medical education for various assessment purposes.
- They play a significant role in medical education research.
- Effective survey design is crucial for reliable data collection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review best practices in survey design, focusing on the development process.
- To guide educators and researchers in creating high-quality surveys.
- To enhance decision-making through improved survey instruments.
Main Methods:
- Review of best practices in survey design and development.
- Focus on intentional content development.
- Emphasis on item writing and formatting guidelines.
Main Results:
- Identified key components of effective survey design.
- Highlighted the importance of determining survey suitability.
- Provided guidance on content creation and item construction.
Conclusions:
- Adhering to best practices in survey development leads to better survey quality.
- Well-designed surveys are essential tools for assessment and research in medical education.
- Improved survey design facilitates more informed decision-making.
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