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Conducting Surveys in Dental Education Research: Guidelines and Reminders
Author(s) -
Magnuson Britta,
Jain Shruti,
Roomian Tamar,
Pagni Sarah,
Tran Duong T.,
Finkelman Matthew D.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of dental education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.53
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1930-7837
pISSN - 0022-0337
DOI - 10.21815/jde.019.180
Subject(s) - survey research , medical education , reliability (semiconductor) , survey instrument , psychology , survey methodology , dental research , research design , applied psychology , medicine , sociology , dentistry , social science , power (physics) , physics , pathology , quantum mechanics
The use of surveys is popular in dental education research. However, designing and conducting a survey can have many pitfalls. This article aims to prepare a new researcher or one with little experience to undertake survey research. It covers points such as survey design (including question construction), pilot testing for validity and reliability, sampling strategy, methods to increase response rates, logistical considerations, and items to include when writing the manuscript. Careful consideration of a survey from beginning to end can help one design and conduct a successful study that meets its research aims and adds valuable evidence to the literature.