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Good practice in the conduct and reporting of survey research
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Abstract
Survey research is sometimes regarded as an easy research approach. However, as with
any other research approach and method, it is easy to conduct a survey of poor quality
rather than one of high quality and real value. This paper provides a checklist of
good practice in the conduct and reporting of survey research. Its purpose is to assist
the novice researcher to produce survey work to a high standard, meaning a standard
at which the results will be regarded as credible. The paper first provides an overview
of the approach and then guides the reader step-by-step through the processes of data
collection, data analysis, and reporting. It is not intended to provide a manual of
how to conduct a survey, but rather to identify common pitfalls and oversights to
be avoided by researchers if their work is to be valid and credible.