WebSurveyor - An Introduction

Surveys have long been regarded as a great data collection method. With advances in technology, surveys can now be created, distributed and analyzed online.

Online surveys that are web-based usually offer a wide spectrum of features that allow users to not only build and publish questionnaires, but also to monitor the survey process during all stages as well as analyze the results.

What does this mean for Creighton’s educational environment? You can now get real-time data from students, constituents, clients, and others to help you make key decisions to better address your survey population.

Whether this means identifying which topics will need more attention in your course, querying your students’ interests or knowledge, or helping students assess the value of an idea, program or strategy, online surveys are empowering both instructors and students quickly, easily and without hassles.

Online Survey Topics

Survey Features
Surveyors can create complex surveys, multi-page questionnaires, registration forms or simple polls of several questions. In addition there are preloaded questions and responses, and data can be reported online or downloaded for further analysis
Survey Advantages
Online surveys are compatible with most commonly used web browsers and provide a user friendly interface. Because they’re stored on a server, they are generally backed up and can be protected via SSL encryption.
Survey Benefits
You become the driving force for your survey. With online surveys, you can conduct an unlimited number of surveys and collect an unlimited amount of responses, providing you with real-time feedback to drive your educational decisions.
Survey Best Practice
It’s easy to whip off a survey, but you might want to read about good question writing and some basic “Do’s” before getting started.

Get Started

The ability to create, distribute, and analyze surveys online is a great boon for both educational and administrative tasks. Creighton has licensed an online survey tool from WebSurveyor that is both easy to use, and powerful. Faculty and staff may request accounts, as well as students with either a faculty or staff sponsor. Creighton has an Online Surveys Advisory Workgroup which has established some policies as well. You can learn more or sign up Here

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Additional Resources

About Creighton’s Online Survey Software

Online Surveys Tips & Tricks

Online Survey Best Practices (WebSurveyor)

Online Survey Best Practice (demographix)

Writing Great Questions

Choosing the Appropriate Question Type

Survey Branching