Title: Using online surveys for primary research data collection: lessons from the field

Authors: Lisa A. Burke, Karen E. James

Addresses: Louisiana State University in Shreveport, One University Place, Shreveport, LA 71115, USA. ' Louisiana State University in Shreveport, One University Place, Shreveport, LA 71115, USA

Abstract: A substantive literature base exists for conducting traditional survey research. However, the extant literature on using online survey software for academic research data collection is less developed. This paper captures the present authors| learning experiences in utilising survey software in a recent large-scale research project. Numerous practical implications are provided.

Keywords: online surveys; survey software; e-surveys; internet surveys; primary research; data collection; academic research.

DOI: 10.1504/IJIL.2006.008177

International Journal of Innovation and Learning, 2006 Vol.3 No.1, pp.16 - 30

Published online: 22 Nov 2005 *

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