Survey Research: Core Principles and Discussion Points

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Author(s): Ernest W. Brewer (The University of Tennessee, USA), Geraldine Torrisi-Steele (Griffith University, Australia)and Viktor Wang (Grand Canyon University, USA)
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 20
Source title: Scholarly Publishing and Research Methods Across Disciplines
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Viktor Wang (Grand Canyon University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-7730-0.ch012

Keywords: Information Science Reference / Library & Information Science / Research Methods

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Survey research, in various forms, is the mainstay for social researchers and anyone interested in finding out about people's opinions, attitudes, beliefs, and experiences. Survey research evolved from simple data collection to a more sophisticated scientific method and has proved useful in describing various aspects of the human condition as a basis for further action. However, now survey research is being challenged by the digital world as defined by big data, social media, and mobile devices. In the chapter, the authors provide a historical perspective on survey research, along with a brief presentation of foundational elements of survey research. Then, with the intent of evoking reflective discussion, the authors identify some of the core issues and viewpoints surrounding survey research in the present digital world.

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