Discussion: Sociology And The Survey
This discussion will allow us to examine and discuss the key issues about conducting surveys. These key issues are cost considerations, the advantages and disadvantages of written questionnaires, questionnaire design considerations, pre-notification letters, cover letters, response rates, nonresponse bias, the order of the questions, anonymity and confidentiality, questionnaire length, reply envelopes and postage, the "Don't Know," "Undecided," and "Neutral" response options, sponsorship, sampling methods, etc.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.