WebSurvey System
Using the WebSurvey System for Surveys: An Overview
UW-Eau Claire’s WebSurvey System is an application that provides the tools you need to create and administer surveys and analyze the data received. This document provides an overview of the steps involved and links to information that will be helpful at each point.
Plan Your Survey
Doing some planning up front will make creating the online survey easier and help you to better achieve your research or study’s goals. If at all possible, answer these questions before starting.
- What is the purpose of the survey? Will you need IRB approval?
- What type of questions will you ask to achieve your purpose? Multiple choice, open-ended?
- Who will your respondents be?
- How will you contact them? Email? A link on your web page?
- What type of data analysis will you need? Frequencies only? In-depth statistical analysis?
Create the Online Survey
HINT: Type the survey in Word and spell check it before you start! The WebSurvey System does not currently have a spell check feature.
- To use a template for a specific look and feel, create the template first
- Create a new survey from scratch or from an existing survey
- If using a template, apply it
- Set the options for your survey (e.g., type of access)
- Launch the survey
Verify Your Survey
- Test the survey by sharing the URL and getting feedback on the questions
- Test the results by looking at the results and exporting the data
- Make necessary edits to the survey
Deploy Your Survey
- Clear the test responses
- Invite respondents (e.g., email invitations)
Collect and Analyze Your Data
- Close the survey at the appropriate time
- Analyze the results
- Delete the survey after saving all appropriate files
