How to Create Surveys for Free
Online surveys are a valuable tool for conducting research and soliciting feedback from a large group of people. These surveys can be set up in a matter of minutes using any number of free websites that specialize in the service, including SurveyMonkey, Google Docs and Zoomerang. These websites, and others, not only walk you through the simple survey setup process, but they also collect and analyze the data, mapping it into easy-to-read graphs.
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Instructions
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Research different survey websites that offer free services. SurveyMonkey, Google Docs and Zoomerang are all popular choices. Features vary from site to site, so if you have a specific idea in mind, make sure your provider offers the options you're looking for before signing up.
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Register and create an account on the website you chose. You will have to provide your name, email address and perhaps some other relevant information.
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Log into the website after your registration is complete.
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Begin creating your survey using the tools and formats available on the website. You will have to decide on the survey's color scheme, number of questions, types of questions and answer format, to name a few.
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Save your survey. Continue to make edits and revise its contents until you are satisfied with the final product.
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Send the survey link out to your target audience. This may include family members, customers, students, colleagues or anyone else you may want to include.
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Monitor your survey results by logging into your account. There, you'll be able to see up-to-date information for each survey question.
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Tips & Warnings
Word your questions and answer choices carefully. You don't want the people who are taking your survey to struggle to understand your meaning.
If your survey is set up in a multiple-choice format, consider including an additional box at the bottom of your survey for written answers. This may help you gain valuable, in-depth information outside of the structured questions.
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