SoundRocket Founder and Chief Vision Officer Scott Crawford has been invited to speak on a virtual panel for the New York Chapter of American Association for Public Opinion Research (NYAAPOR) on Wednesday May 3rd from 6 - 7:30pm. Three other survey research...
Demographic Questions: Finding the Right Place in Your Survey
Demographic questions are often necessary to include in survey research. Here we visit the age-old question–where in the survey should they go? Recently a collaborator designing a survey for an academic research study asked if it...
When I Asked ChatGPT About AI & Survey Research
The essay linked below was written almost exclusively by ChatGPT based on a series of requests and feedback I provided as the essay evolved. I was looking to understand better what may be the potential impact of emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies on...
ChatGPT—Could There Be an AI Survey Methodologist?
When I first heard about the new artificial intelligence (AI) chat tool called ChatGPT (created and offered as a free research tool by OpenAI), I was excited to play with it. Social media was abuzz with others in professional fields who had identified ways that this...
How Long Should a Survey Questionnaire Be?
When designing a survey questionnaire, there are guidelines to consider regarding its length, including: 1. The purpose of the survey If the survey is designed to collect detailed information from respondents, it may need to be longer to capture what is needed. 2....
5 Survey Methodology Considerations for Socials Scientists Today
Survey research is an essential tool for social scientists, allowing them to collect data and insights from many people. To conduct a successful survey, there are several vital considerations regarding survey methodology that researchers must take into account. These...
What is a DEI Survey?
Simply put, the purpose of a diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI study is to examine the lived experiences, perceptions, and attitudes of students, faculty, and staff on a university or college campus. DEI surveys may ask about personal experiences with...
What is a Label Comprehension Study?
Label comprehension studies test how well a typical consumer can understand the labeling for an over-the-counter (i.e., non-prescription) drug or medical device. The labeling may include the product box or the instructions for use found inside the package. The idea is...
DEI Surveys & The Religion Question: Dr. J.T. Snipes in Conversation
Dr. J.T. Snipes and SoundRocket collaborated on the revision of a religious identity question, which will be part of our national benchmark DEI survey. In this conversation with Dr. Joshua Patterson of SoundRocket, Dr. Snipes discusses his research background and...