Survey Design

Designing user surveys, question types, response bias, and survey analysis.

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Survey Design

Question Types

Type When Example
Likert scale Measure agreement/satisfaction 'Rate your experience (1-5)'
Multiple choice Categorical data 'Which feature do you use most?'
Open-ended Qualitative insight 'What would you improve?'
NPS Loyalty measurement 'How likely to recommend? (0-10)'
Matrix Multiple items on same scale Rate [features] on [satisfaction]

Rules

  1. Keep it short (5-10 questions, 3-5 minutes)
  2. One question per question (no double-barreled)
  3. Neutral wording (no leading questions)
  4. Logical order (general → specific)
  5. Required questions sparingly (let people skip)
  6. Mobile-friendly (most surveys are completed on phones)
  7. Thank respondents meaningfully

Avoiding Bias

  • Randomize option order
  • Include 'N/A' or 'Other' options
  • Don't ask about features they haven't used
  • Avoid 'How much do you love our product?' (leading)

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