Web Survey Methodology

1. Auflage 2015
ISBN: 978-0-85702-861-7
Verlag: SAGE Publications Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 344 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 595 g

Reihe: Research Methods for Social Scientists

Web Survey Methodology guides the reader through the past fifteen years of research in web survey methodology. It both provides practical guidance on the latest techniques for collecting valid and reliable data and offers a comprehensive overview of research issues. Core topics from preparation to questionnaire design, recruitment testing to analysis and survey software are all covered in a systematic and insightful way. The reader will be exposed to key concepts and key findings in the literature, covering measurement, non-response, adjustments, paradata, and cost issues. The book also discusses the hottest research topics in survey research today, such as internet panels, virtual interviewing, mobile surveys and the integration with passive measurements, e-social sciences, mixed modes and business intelligence.



The book is intended for students, practitioners, and researchers in fields such as survey and market research, psychological research, official statistics and customer satisfaction research.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Callegaro, Mario

Vehovar, Vasja

Manfreda, Katja Lozar

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Umwelt-, Konsum- und Werbepsychologie
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Marketing
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologische Forschungsmethoden
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management E-Commerce, E-Business, E-Marketing

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1: Survey research and web surveys
Definition and typology
Web survey process
Evolution of web surveys, applications and related practices
Chapter 2: Pre-fielding
Mode elaboration
Sampling
Questionnaire preparation
Technical preparations
Nonresponse strategy
General management
Chapter 3: Fielding
Recruiting
Measurement
Processing and monitoring
Chapter 4: Post-fielding
Data preparation
Preliminary results
Data exporting and documentation
Chapter 5: Selected topics in web survey implementation
Smartphones, tablets and other devices
Online panels
Web survey software
Chapter 6: Broader context of web surveys
Broader methodological context
Web surveys within the project management framework
The web survey profession
Web survey bibliography
Chapter 7: Future of web surveys
General technological developments
Web survey software
Methodology
Broader business and societal issues
Chapter 8: Conclusions