Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys

This course will cover the basic elements of designing and evaluating questionnaires. We will review the process of responding to questions, challenges and options for asking questions about behavioral frequencies, practical techniques for evaluating questions, mode specific questionnaire characteristics, and review methods of standardized and conversational interviewing.

• Understand basics of questionnaire design and evaluation
• Review response processes and challenges
• Learn techniques for question evaluation
• Examine characteristics of different questionnaire modes
• Explore standardized and conversational interview methods

• Basic familiarity with the topic and terminology
• Preparedness for practical exercises or case-based work