Journal Article

How to design and implement surveys that are fit for purpose

By Peter Lynn

Publication details

Publication date
Published in
Nature Human Behaviour
Volume
9
Pages
p. 2
Publisher
Springer Nature
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-025-02317-z
ISSN
23973374

Summary

Survey methods are used to collect informative data in a wide range of scientific contexts. This Comment outlines how to ensure that a survey is fit for its intended purpose and to avoid the many potential pitfalls associated with survey research.

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