Questionnaire Design/Development of data collection/entry instruments (mobile and paper based)
We develop data collection questionnaires for our clients ensuring that:
- the questionnaire is of appropriate length by excluding questions not essential for the attainment of project objectives,
- the language used is easy and simple,
- the terms used are explained properly,
- the questions asked are arranged in a proper way
- the questions asked are presented in logical manner.
- the questions asked are analytical.
- complex questions are broken down into filter questions.
- the questions asked are described precisely and correctly.
- the questionnaire is constructed for a specific period of time.
- the questions move around the theme of the investigator/client.
- the answers to questions are short and simple.
- The answers to questions are accurate and direct.
- The answers to questions are relevant to the problem.
- The answers to questions are understandable to each and every respondent.
Besides development of questionnaires, we provide advice to our clients on how to test the questionnaire (we can also test for our clients) as well as on the data collection platform (paper based/mobile based/web based) that best suits project. We also configure the development questionnaire on mobile/web-based platforms. We produce data entry tools for paper-based questionnaires for our clients (using EpiInfo, Microsoft Excel, Epidata and Microsoft Access). Send us a message below for inquiries about our services.