Overview

What you will learn in this course?

1. Different methods of conducting Web surveys using PonyExpress.
2. Demonstration of how to create a working form using Dreamweaver.
3. How to format and collect data.
4. Demonstration of how Formlogin can be used to pre-populate form fields.
5. Introduction to manipulating data for tabulation or analysis.

Why would you want to use an online survey?

1. To conduct academic research.
2. To conduct evaluations of services.
3. For your own fun and amusement.
4. More?

What are the benefits of conducting a survey online?

1. It's inexpensive.
2. It's easy to distribute.
3. It's very customizable.
4. It's long-running.

How can it be done at BU?

1. Create your survey using HTML form elements.
2. Insert special PonyExpress tags to set up the form for exporting data.
3. Distribute the survey URL to your desired audience.
4. Import your data file into software for analysis.