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The University of Wisconsin Survey Center
University of Wisconsin - Madison
1800 University Ave. Rm 102
Madison, WI 53726
Free Short Courses for UW Faculty, Staff, and Students
To celebrate our 20th anniversary at UW-Madison, UWSC is offering free short courses on current topics in survey research methodology and administration. These courses are designed to demonstrate many of the fundamental techniques needed to obtain high quality data using survey methods.
Short Courses Schedule
| Friday, April 4, 9am-Noon | Implementing a Survey: A "How-To" Guide |
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| (John Stevenson, UWSC Associate Director) |
| Friday, April 18, 9am-Noon | Writing Survey Questions: The Essentials |
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| (Jennifer Dykema, UWSC Survey Methodologist) |
| Friday, May 2, 9am-Noon | Designing Self-Administered Questionnaires |
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| (Kelly Elver, UWSC Survey Methodologist) |
- This 3-hour short course will summarize research and present guidelines on methods for designing self-administered questionnaires (SAQs) for Mail and Web Surveys. Kelly's lecture will provide attendees with practical knowledge of the best ways to write questions and format questionnaires to achieve high response rates and to obtain high-quality data. Topics to be covered include an overview of the kinds of questions asked in SAQs, how to design instruments that both encourage respondents to participate and answer the questions accurately, and very practical tips on how to order and format questions. Throughout the discussion, Kelly will share examples and tips from many of the successful surveys fielded by UWSC, highlighting the "Dos and Don'ts" of designing self-administered instruments. The course will include several in-class exercises designed to allow participants to apply concepts to improve question formatting and wording.
Registration and Further Information
All short courses will be held in the Sewell Room on the 8th floor of the Sewell Social Sciences Building, with poster sessions and refreshments to follow. During the poster sessions, UWSC staff will be available for free consultation about your questionnaire or survey design.
Register for these courses at Office of Human Resources Development with information about registration.