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Last updated: 06/09/2009
Introduction to Survey Design and Delivery
Often, the public's attitudes, perceptions, and beliefs strongly influence management
decision making. Social science tools, such as a survey instrument, can help identify the
relationship between the community and natural resources. Surveys are a method of
collecting data via telephone, mail, or the Internet, as well as in person, using an ordered
list of questions to gather important information in a systematic fashion. This technique
allows for the collection of information and opinions from a representative sample
of individuals related to specific natural resource management issues. This document
provides insight into the various types and methods of survey research.
Introduction to Survey Design and Delivery is available here for download as a Portable Document Format (PDF)