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Survey

Measuring attitudes, satisfaction, and prevalence at scale. Best for validating or sizing what qualitative research has already found. Good for benchmarking over time.

Use When
Quantitative
Time Needed
1-3 weeks: a few days to write and pilot, 1-2 weeks to field, then a few days to analyze.
Type
attitudinal, scaled
Category
Quantitative
Quantitative · Use when you need scale, confidence, or measurement.
Survey
attitudinal, scaled
When to Use It

Where this fits in the process.

Validation phase, once qualitative research has surfaced a hypothesis worth sizing or measuring at scale.

Time Investment

How long it takes.

1-3 weeks: a few days to write and pilot, 1-2 weeks to field, then a few days to analyze.

What You'll Need

Before you start.

A well-piloted questionnaire, a sample large enough for the confidence level you need, and a distribution channel.

What It's Good For

The kinds of answers you get.

Measuring attitudes, satisfaction, and prevalence at scale. Best for validating or sizing what qualitative research has already found. Good for benchmarking over time.

Watch Out For

Where it falls short.

Only captures what you ask. Poor for discovering unknown unknowns. Results reflect what people say, not what they do.

Template

Speed this method up with a ready-to-use Survey Template & Question Bank template.

Download Survey Template & Question Bank
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