APPENDIX B

Survey Process Template

An overall process template or checklist like the one below could help users keep track of each step of the survey process.

Survey Component Notes
Choose survey type Self-administered
Group-administered
Mailed
Telephone
One-on-one interview
Focus group
Define objectives Use a mind mapping tool
Identify stakeholders Use a stakeholder worksheet
Select participants Systematic (random) sample
Convenience sample
Snowball sample
Unrestricted sample
Recruited sample
Define a desired response rate  
Define the number of participants required  
List potential participants  
List pilot participants  
Check overall layout and appearance  
Create cover letter for pilot  
Identify pilot feedback questions  
Create cover letter  
Determine follow-up method  
Decide whether to offer an incentive to participants  
Analysis Identify the type of planned analysis, check for outlying data, incorrect values, and missing data. Additional analysis will depend on the actual results.
Report audience  
Determine written report contents Title page
Authors
Sponsors
Contributors
Name of organization
Location of survey
Introduction
Survey characteristics
Survey methods (e.g., design of survey,
sample, analysis of data)
Results
Results analysis and conclusions
Recommended next steps
Appendixes
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