Good survey questions

Students can find it difficult to write survey questions that will result in reliable and credible data.

Teachers can help students by:

• providing multiple opportunities for students to explore questions written for surveys
• discussing the type of data different questions generate
• discussing if the data generated from the questions provide the information necessary to answer the questions
• providing opportunities for them to write survey questions
  (they can trial questions in a pilot survey to determine if the data generated are useful in answering the purpose of the survey)
• discussing the various types of questions to avoid. The SurveyMonkey website lists some tips for effective and relevant questions.