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Surveys Overview

ResearchConnectX's survey platform enables you to create, distribute, and analyze research surveys targeting specific academic audiences.

What are Surveys?​

The Survey feature allows researchers to:

  • Create surveys using a visual drag-and-drop builder
  • Target specific audiences based on expertise and demographics
  • Collect responses from qualified researchers
  • Analyze results with built-in analytics
  • Export data for further analysis

Types of Surveys​

By Purpose​

  • Research Data Collection - Gather data for your study
  • Needs Assessment - Identify research gaps
  • Opinion Surveys - Collect expert opinions
  • Methodological Surveys - Best practices research
  • Validation Studies - Validate instruments or models

By Audience​

  • Specialty-Specific - Target researchers in specific fields
  • Institution-Wide - Survey your institution
  • Experience-Based - Target career stages (students, professors, etc.)
  • Open Surveys - Anyone can participate

By Access​

  • Public Surveys - Accessible via shareable link
  • Private Surveys - Invitation-only
  • Anonymous - No respondent identification
  • Tracked - Associate responses with users

Survey Features​

Visual Survey Builder​

  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • Multiple question types:
    • Multiple choice
    • Checkboxes
    • Rating scales
    • Text responses
    • Likert scales
    • Ranking questions
    • Matrix questions

Audience Targeting​

Distribute surveys to researchers by:

  • Subject Specialization
  • Academic Position
  • Institution
  • Geographic Location
  • Years of Experience
  • Research Interests

Survey Distribution​

  • Generate unique survey links
  • Share via ResearchConnectX
  • Email invitations
  • Embed on external websites
  • QR codes for events

Response Collection​

  • Real-time response tracking
  • Progress indicators
  • Partial response saving
  • Multiple submission prevention
  • Response validation

Analytics & Reporting​

  • Real-time statistics
  • Visual data representation
  • Cross-tabulation analysis
  • Export to CSV/Excel
  • Generate PDF reports

Creating Surveys​

Basic Survey Setup​

  1. Navigate to Surveys > Create Survey
  2. Enter survey details:
    • Title
    • Description
    • Purpose
    • Estimated completion time
  3. Choose audience targeting
  4. Set survey timing (start/end dates)
  5. Configure privacy settings

Building Questions​

  1. Click Add Question
  2. Select question type
  3. Enter question text
  4. Add answer options
  5. Set as required/optional
  6. Add logic and branching

Survey Settings​

  • Anonymous Responses - Hide respondent identity
  • One Response Per User - Prevent multiple submissions
  • Show Results - Display results to participants
  • Deadline - Set response deadline
  • Thank You Message - Custom completion message

Taking Surveys​

Finding Surveys​

  • View AI-matched survey invitations
  • Browse available public surveys
  • Receive targeted survey invitations
  • Access via shared links

Completing Surveys​

  1. Click on survey invitation
  2. Review survey details and time estimate
  3. Read consent information
  4. Answer questions
  5. Submit responses
  6. View results (if enabled)

Survey Participation​

  • Progress indicator shows completion
  • Save partial responses
  • Return later to complete
  • Skip optional questions
  • Change answers before submission

Survey Management​

Monitor Responses​

  • View response count
  • Track completion rate
  • Monitor in real-time
  • See response timestamps
  • Identify incomplete surveys

Data Analysis​

  • View summary statistics
  • Generate charts and graphs
  • Filter responses by criteria
  • Cross-reference data
  • Identify trends

Export Data​

  • Download raw data (CSV)
  • Export formatted report (PDF)
  • Generate presentation slides
  • Share results with team

Survey Ethics & Compliance​

Ethical Considerations​

  • Obtain proper ethical approval
  • Provide informed consent
  • Ensure data privacy
  • Allow withdrawal
  • Store data securely
  • Add consent questions
  • Require agreement to proceed
  • Provide information sheets
  • Allow opt-out options

Data Privacy​

  • Anonymous response option
  • Secure data storage
  • Limited access control
  • GDPR compliance
  • Data retention policies

Survey Best Practices​

Design Effective Surveys​

  • Clear, concise questions
  • Logical question order
  • Avoid leading questions
  • Use appropriate scales
  • Test before distribution

Optimize Response Rates​

  • Keep surveys short (under 15 minutes)
  • Explain purpose clearly
  • Offer incentives (if appropriate)
  • Send reminders
  • Thank participants

Ensure Data Quality​

  • Include attention checks
  • Validate responses
  • Screen for inconsistencies
  • Remove duplicate submissions
  • Check completion quality

Next Steps​

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