Defining Your Research Questions and Crafting Meaningful Survey Questions

A great survey starts with creating strong research questions and actionable survey items. This session explores how the Campus Assessment Working Group (CAWG) has maintained being a reliable student experience assessment tool for 30 years by discussing their process of selecting topics, developing research questions, and writing items. These tips can help students, faculty, and staff think about their own research and assessment practices.

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