Using Cognitive Interviews to Improve Survey Questions
Date:
22/05/2012
Organised by:
NCRM, University of Southampton
Presenter:
Professor Stephen Farrall, who is a criminologist with several years experience of using cognitive interviews to refine survey questions, most notably those relating to the measurement of the fear of crime
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
Jacqui Thorp
Training Administrator
National Centre for Research Methods
University of Southampton
Tel: 023 8059 4069
Email: jmh6@soton.ac.uk
Description:
This one day event will explore current thinking on how best to refine survey questions (both new and already used) using insights from cognitive interviewing. The day will touch on undertaking cognitive interviews in one language and in more than one language. Attendees will be able to bring survey questions which they wish to refine with them and these will be looked at during the day. The day will be formed of both lectures and practical sessions which deal with conducting cognitive interviews and planning fieldwork involving cognitive interviews.
Cost:
The fee is:
1. £30 - For UK registered postgraduate students
2. £60 - For staff at UK academic institutions, ESRC funded researchers and registered charity organisations
3. £220 - For all other participants
All fees include event materials, lunch, morning and afternoon tea. They do not include travel and accommodation costs.
Full refund will be given if cancellation occurs 1 month prior to the event. No refund is given after this date.
Website and registration:
http://store.southampton.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=5&prodid=48&deptid=8&catid=23
Region:
East Midlands
Keywords:
Survey and Questionnaire Design
Related publications and presentations:
Survey and Questionnaire Design