How to write survey questions for research – with examples
A good survey can make or break your research. Learn how to write strong survey questions, learn what not to do, and see a range of practical examples.
Work with SurveyCTO data in R using the rsurveycto package
Two SurveyCTO users at The Agency Fund introduce the rsurveycto package for analyzing and visualizing survey data in R.
ChatGPT and SurveyCTO: Leveraging AI tools for survey design
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is taking the world by storm. Is it a good tool for users of SurveyCTO? Our product team investigates.
4 ways to integrate SurveyCTO with Power BI for interactive data visualizations
Explore our new guidance on how you can connect your data to Power BI for robust and up-to-date dashboards and reports.
Faster data downloads and analysis with our Stata command
Explore the SurveyCTO Stata command, which allows you to download form data and media files faster than ever before.
On-demand webinar: Innovative research on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)
Researchers Isabelle Salcher and Muhammad Zia Mehmood present research on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and their role in development.
How to ensure data quality in field research
Simply put, data quality in field research is a measure of whether your collected data meets your research requirements. Quality field data should not have any errors, should represent respondents accurately, and should be free of any bias.
What is primary data? And how do you collect it?
Primary data collection is the process of gathering data directly from a first-hand source. In other words, it’s data that’s collected by the organization that expects to use it. Methods include surveys, interviews, observation, and focus groups.
Advanced Geolocation Data Collection for Accurate Field Research
Equip field workers with advanced SurveyCTO tools for accurate geolocation data collection, in both online and offline settings. Explore how.
On-Demand Webinar: The 2021 SurveyCTO Research Grant Experience and Lessons from Academic Researchers
We catch up with the awardees from the first year of our research grant, Luisa Cefala (UC Berkeley) and Patrick Agte (Princeton University), to hear about their projects and experiences
On-Demand Webinar: World Bank Researchers Teach How to Create High-Frequency Check Dashboards
Researchers and SurveyCTO users at the Development Impact Evaluation (DIME) unit at The World Bank introduce their high-frequency check workflows and teach how to create dashboards.
Introducing Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) functionality on SurveyCTO
If you’re an educator or early education researcher, you can now easily administer the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) with SurveyCTO
5 Examples of How to Use Skip Logic and Choice Filters to Get Better Survey Responses
Learn more about skip logic and how to implement it into your surveys with SurveyCTO. Tailor your research for more accurate data collection.
A Nudge in the Direction of Better Quality Data: Evidence from Data Quality Checks
We investigated the low frequency of data quality check usage in SurveyCTO and ran a successful experiment to nudge users toward quality check creation. Check out our findings.
What’s possible with the SurveyCTO API: 6 tips for automating your survey data management
Push survey data to other platforms, filter submissions by review status, create real-time dashboards, and more with the SurveyCTO API. Here's how.
Pandemic Pivot: The shift from CAPI to CATI and the future of data collection modes
Melissa Kuenzi, Associate Product Manager at SurveyCTO conducted a research project to understand how SurveyCTO users pivoted to CATI during the pandemic and how this will change the future of data collection methods.
Field plug-ins: Track YouTube video engagement and link clicks in SurveyCTO forms
Get better data on how respondents engage with your forms using two plug-ins designed to improve your mobile data collection. Introducing the YouTube video engagement tracker and the URL link detector plug-ins.
What are CSV files and how should I use them for survey data?
Learn when to use CSV files, tips for common issues, and the best ways to use CSV files with survey tools like SurveyCTO.
Hearing more: Using audio audits to improve data quality
You’ll learn best practices on how to use SurveyCTO’s audio audit feature to hear field interviews and increase the quality of your data. You’ll also learn about the important ethical requirements to consider.
9 ways to use SurveyCTO calculations for smarter surveys
Explore these 9 tips to design better forms and enhance data quality with SurveyCTO calculations.
Tips and tricks for efficient form design in Google Sheets
Learn helpful tips and tricks for efficient SurveyCTO form design in Google Sheets.