Five solutions for mastering complex monitoring and evaluation challenges
Overcome common data collection challenges in monitoring & evaluation for international development with the right M&E tools.
No WiFi? No problem. Here’s how offline surveys can help.
Learn how to use offline surveys to collect high-quality data in any location and for any type of workflow.
Getting started with data collection apps: Seven to choose from
Find the best data collection app for your next research or inspection project. This guide will help you make the right choice.
Get started with CATI surveys using a free CATI starter kit
Is computer-assisted telephone interviewing right for your survey? Find out. Then jump-start your phone survey with our CATI starter kit.
Beyond WhatsApp polls: How to conduct a survey using WhatsApp
SurveyCTO allows researchers to use just one platform for everything. Use our plugin to easily launch WhatsApp with pre-populated info.
Tools for Success: Introducing CartONG’s SurveyCTO Toolbox
Learn about SurveyCTO's data security, case management and data quality from user CartONG.
Style Matters: The DIME Analytics SurveyCTO Style Guide
Use the World Bank's style guide to improve your SurveyCTO form design.
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.
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 for Accurate Field Research
Equip field workers with advanced SurveyCTO tools for accurate geolocation data collection, in both online and offline settings. Explore how.
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 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.
Making Modern Slavery Prevalence Studies Count (Accurately)
Read about how researchers at the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery (GFEMS) used SurveyCTO for a modern slavery prevalence study that used Audio Computer-Assisted Self-Interviewing (ACASI).
How the World Bank’s Third Party Monitoring reduced data collection time and improved data validity
Learn how a consortium including BDO, Assess, Transform, Reach (ATR), and Integrity Global saved time and improved data quality by digitalizing data collection with SurveyCTO in Afghanistan.
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.
What’s the impact of organized crime on government efforts to fight COVID-19 in Colombia?
Discover how the IPA Colombia team used phone surveys to investigate the impact of organized crime on COVID-19 prevention efforts.
Can trust in governments reduce the spread of COVID-19? Measuring trust and compliance in Pakistan
Explore how The Centre for Economic Research in Pakistan conducts phone surveys to measure the impact of citizen trust in the government on fighting COVID-19.