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.
7 ways to conduct a COVID-19 phone survey like IPA
Discover how IPA is conducting a rapid response phone survey on the impacts of COVID-19 using SurveyCTO.
Do school closures have to stop learning? How Young 1ove is teaching students remotely
Discover how education NGO Young 1ove pivoted from in-person to remote teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remote and decentralized data collection with SurveyCTO
Discover how to safely collect data with remote approaches to recruiting, training, and supervision.
7 things you can do with web surveys in SurveyCTO
Exploring alternatives to in-person data collection? Check out these tips to make the most out of web surveys.
COVID-19 funding information and free resources
This article presents funding opportunities and free services for projects developing responses to COVID-19, as well as funding requests from international development organizations. We’ll be updating this list on an ongoing basis.
Name it like you mean it: Variable names for well-designed survey research
Tips on effective survey variable naming that supports and strengthens data analysis.
5 ways to get the data you need with skip logic
Use skip logic to design smarter forms and collect better data with SurveyCTO.