Module 3:Using Additional Question formats

First we have to get back into our survey1. Log onto Survey Monkey by going to the

website at http://www.surveymonkey.com2. Click sign in upper right hand corner.3. Enter the CSE user name

CSEGraduatePrograms and password.4. Click “My Surveys” and locate your survey.

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Now it’s time to ask insert other survey questions.

1. First click “Add a new page”2. Give the page a title; having a title can help you

later when you want to proofread your survey. 3. Now let’s view the question formats.

We will discuss the three most common formats. Comment/Essay BoxMultiple Choice (Only One Answer)Multiple Choice (Multiple Answers)

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Comment/Essay BoxAdvantage of including.Start a new page and title it “Additional

comments” Select question format Comment/Essay Box. Click Size and Placement Options

100 characters wide usually makes senseNumber of lines relates to your study topic. How

long do you anticipate a “typical” response?

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Multiple Choice (Only One Answer)

Be sure that allowing only one answer is appropriate e.g. Are you a graduate student, or a faculty member?

Decide whether you want to include an n/a or other. If you decide to add “other, you probably want to

disable “Make this an answer choice.” Otherwise respondents would have to insert a comment to continue with the survey.

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Multiple Choice (Multiple Answers)

Be sure that allowing more than one response is appropriate. E.g. “How do you plan to use Survey Monkey?”

Select question format.Consider options

Advantage of alphabetizing; does not “privilege” responses.

Adding “other” You probably want to disable “Make this an answer choice.” Otherwise respondents would have to insert a comment to continue with the survey.

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