Who will author the web survey form?

Authoring the form is the process of converting the survey questionnaire into an HTML form. The authoring process starts with planing the layout. Then, questions are entered into the form. Finally, the form is polished to improve the appearance and ease of use. Raosoft will provide you with the level of authoring assistance that fits your timeframe, skill level and budget.


How many questions does your survey contain?

Estimate the number of questions on the form. Each row of a matrix-style question layout counts as one question, since it uses one field in the database.


How often do you want data returned to you?
  • Daily, or on demand:   For surveys that need frequent monitoring. Data on demand is available in a tab-separated ASCII text file.

  • Weekly or Bi-weekly:   Allows you to check progress at periodic intervals.

  • Only when the survey is complete:   Preferred on surveys running for less than two weeks.

How do you want data returned to you?
  • Data only:  Data is available in .DAT, .DBF, tab delimited, and SPSS format (including the lable file).

  • Graphical reports:  Color graphs and tables (your choice or where appropriate) of all questions. Delivered to you in easy-to-print Adobe Acrobat format.

  • Custom reports:   Require consultation before pricing.

What advanced features do you want included in this quote?
  • Track respondents- match participants with their responses:  When it is important to identify who has answered and what they have to say. Tracking is most often used as a way to identify those that have responded, and send reminders to those that have not yet answered.

  • Send reminders to those people that have not yet responded:  Reminders help ensure that your entire sample gives you data. Reminders are very effective for raising the response rate.

  • Allow people to save their answers and return later to finish:  Protects respondents from losing their place if they are interrupted while taking the survey. During long questionnaires, or those that require people to gather additional information to answer questions, the save and return feature is needed.

  • Restrict access to people with appropriate password:  Control who is able to view and answer your survey. Access passwords can be assigned on an individual basis, or use one password for everyone. Password access can be used along with, or in place of participant tracking, to identify each survey participant and group all of this person's responses into one record.

If you need email invitations sent to the survey participants, who will send them?

Raosoft can send email invitations to to participants when you provide us with a list of email addresses. Using the Advanced Options above requires that each participant use an ID and Password to access the survey. The ID and Password can be embedded in the link sent to each participant. This has two advantages, the first is that the participant does not need to type in the information, preventing possible errors. Additionally, the first page of the survey does not need to contain visible write-in boxes. This gives a cleaner appearance and a better first impression of the form.


Tell us more about your needs for this project:
  • Any questions you have about what can be done and how.

  • Is this survey part of a series?

  • Will you need any custom design work?

  • How flexible is your timeline? etc...