Should Attend People who need to design and conduct a survey, and wish to gain an understanding of how to design a questionnaire that will collect information accurately and concisely. The aim of this course is to give a good grounding in all facets of survey development. The course includes developing survey objectives, advantages and disadvantages of various collection methodologies, data processing, and reporting results. Who Should Attend People who would like to conduct their own sample survey, or people who would like to gain a broad understanding of the issues associated with the survey process. This course develops knowledge of basic statistical and graphical techniques used to analyse survey data.
Practical experience is gained through spreadsheet exercises.
These are designed so that no previous spreadsheet knowledge is required and participants can work at their own pace. Should Attend People who need to learn how to analyse and describe data that has been collected in surveys. This course provides skills in the processes and techniques of data analysis important for addressing social issues. Participants gain skills in transforming data into information which can throw light on social well-being and social development. Should Attend People who want to use the results of a survey to produce a report or social commentary, or people who are involved with policy development, monitoring and evaluation in a social context.