{"id":3981,"date":"2017-11-16T14:34:31","date_gmt":"2017-11-16T19:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/?p=3981"},"modified":"2019-09-17T10:25:06","modified_gmt":"2019-09-17T14:25:06","slug":"build-a-better-survey-part-ii-can-i-ask-you-a-question","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/build-a-better-survey-part-ii-can-i-ask-you-a-question\/","title":{"rendered":"Build a Better Survey – Part II: Can I ask you a question?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Can<\/a>Have you had this conversation before?<\/p>\n

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Maybe you see the irony, maybe you laugh, or maybe you’re just annoyed. But when it comes to asking the right type of questions, there’s no joking around.<\/p>\n

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That\u2019s why we are dedicating part II of our \u201cBuild a Better Survey\u201d series to crafting the perfect question.<\/p>\n

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You already read in Part I: Proper Planning<\/a> that your survey should be concise and direct. The same rule applies to each individual question you ask. Coming up with questions is easy, but there’s art and science behind crafting the right language and structure.<\/p>\n

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Follow these best practices and you\u2019ll generate lots of responses and great results.<\/p>\n

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Tell it like it is<\/b><\/p>\n

Clear, concise questions elicit more precise responses. Check out our list of items to avoid<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Keep it short & sweet<\/b><\/p>\n

A good rule of thumb is to try not to offer more than 10 answer options per question unless absolutely necessary. Find out how<\/a> else to keep questions tidy.<\/p>\n

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Watch your language<\/b><\/p>\n

It\u2019s amazing how even without meaning to, one simple word choice or phrasing can have a major impact. Avoid these seven common pitfalls<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Bank on sample surveys<\/b><\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to be the expert! Check out plenty of great looking templates<\/a> to get you started and help you avoid any issues with bias.<\/p>\n

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Ready\u2026 Set\u2026 Almost<\/b><\/p>\n

Before you launch have a small group read through your surveys. They\u2019ll easily be able to identify questions that are unclear or answer options you\u2019ve overlooked.<\/p>\n

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More detailed information about these steps can be found on our full post on LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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We\u2019re excited to see how you put these principles into practice. If you ever need help, we\u2019re just a click away<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Have you had this conversation before? Maybe you see the irony, maybe you laugh, or maybe you’re just annoyed. But when it comes to asking the right type of questions, there’s no joking around. That\u2019s why we are dedicating part II of our \u201cBuild a Better Survey\u201d series to crafting the perfect question. You already read in Part I: Proper Planning that your survey should be concise and direct. The same rule applies to each individual question you ask. Coming up with questions is easy, but there’s art and science behind crafting the right language and structure. Follow these best practices and you\u2019ll generate lots of responses and great results. Tell it like it is Clear, concise questions elicit more precise responses. Check out our list of items to avoid. Keep it short & sweet A good rule of thumb is to try not to offer more than 10 answer options per question unless absolutely necessary. Find out how else to keep questions tidy. Watch your language It\u2019s amazing how even without meaning to, one simple word choice or phrasing can have a major impact. Avoid these seven common pitfalls. Bank on sample surveys You don\u2019t have to be the expert! Check out plenty of great looking templates to get you started and help you avoid any issues with bias. Ready\u2026 Set\u2026 Almost Before you launch have a small group read through your surveys. They\u2019ll easily be able to identify questions that are unclear or answer options you\u2019ve overlooked. More detailed […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[211,103,60,257],"yoast_head":"\nBuild a Better Survey - Part II: Can I ask you a question? - Sogolytics Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How do you craft the perfect survey question? 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