Using Web and Paper Questionnaires for Data-Based Decision Making: From Design to Interpretation of the ResultsMost books on survey research focus on research methodology and are not practical and user-friendly. Susan J Thomas' book will contain information on web-based surveys, a topic missing in most books on survey research. Using Web and Paper Questionnaires for Data-Based Decision Making includes: Practitioner-focused workbook with more graphics, sample surveys, anecdotes, simple hints and reminders, checklists; Administrators are under increasing pressure to use data-based decision making, and this guide will provide them with the knowledge and tools to do so with an inexpensive and solid data-gathering tool--the survey. |
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Asking the Right Questions | 29 |
Creating Response Choices for Rating Scales | 54 |
Putting the Questionnaire Together | 67 |
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