SIGN UP FREE
Survey Templates Surveys Sample Survey

Sample Survey

Sample Survey


1.Hello:

You are invited to participate in our survey on Computer Mediated Communication (CMC). In this survey, approximately 500 people will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about your use of various mediums of communication . It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the questionnaire.


Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.


Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Carlton Fong by email at the email address specified below.


Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.


Age:
Gender:
Ethnicity (optional):
Which blogging tools do you use currently, or have used in the past? (e.g. Xanga, LiveJournal, MySpace, Blogger, etc.)
Did someone convince you to start a blog?
If you answered "yes", to question 6, give the relationship (friend, girlfriend, sister, etc.) of the person who started the blog for you. If you answered "no", please type "n/a".
Did someone setup a blog for you?
If you answered "yes", to question 8, give the relationship (friend, girlfriend, sister, etc.) of the person who started the blog for you. If you answered "no", please type "n/a".
What is the purpose/nature of your blog(s)?
How frequently do you update your blog?
Are visitors able to access links to other blogs (subscriptions) on your site?
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, estimate how many other blogs can people access from your site. If you answered "no", please enter "none."
Do you have private posts?
Who's allowed to read your private posts? (Please be specific. Sample answer: best friends, classmates, etc.)
Who's NOT allowed to read your private posts? (Please be specific. Sample answer: boyfriend, parents, sister, etc.)
Do people leave you comments?
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, how many comments do you receive per entry, on average?
When you respond to a comment on your blog, do you...
Do you comment on other blogs?
Do you use "instant messaging"?
If so which application? (mark all that apply)
How often do you leave IM signed on?
How much time do you spend in actual IM conversation?
What time of day do you converse on IM the most?
What do you use IM for? (mark all that apply.)
How often do you revise your personal away message?
What do you include in the majority of your away messages? (mark all that apply)
Do you have more than one screenname?
Do you frequently change your buddy icon?
Do you frequently use emoticons during conversation on IM? (☺, :) , =/ , etc.)
Do you frequently use acronyms during conversation on IM? (LOL, BRB, GTG, etc.)
Do you consider typos to be a serious problem?
Have you ever had a serious argument on IM?
Have you ever “blocked” someone on IM?
Do you consider swearing to be serious on IM?
Do you consider instant messaging to be a useful tool, or just a means to socialize?
Do you think you will use instant messaging for the next five years?
Briefly explain why you think instant messaging is popular.
Under what general conditions/circumstances do you use e-mail? With whom do you communicate via e-mail?
How often do you send an e-mail?
Under what general/circumstances do you use the phone? With whom do you communicate on the phone?
How many minutes do you talk on the phone per week?
43.
For the following scenarios, please rank how likely you would use the following mediums to respond.


1 = most likely
2 = likely
3 = maybe
4 = rarely
5 = never

For the scenarios, an "acquaintance" is someone who you only know
marginally and only through online interaction. Please fill
in each space by ranking how likely you would use each medium.
Comment:
IM:
E-mail:
If an acquaintance posted something particularly humorous on his/her blog.
If an acquaintance posted something you strongly disagree with on his/her blog.
If an acquaintance posted something that showed signs of depression on his/her blog.
If an acquaintance posted something that seemed directly harmful or threatening to him/herself on his/her blog.
If an acquaintance posted something that was offensive to you on his/her blog.
If an acquaintance was offering something you were intersted in (e.g. free movie tickets) on his/her blog.
If an acquaintance disclosed medical history and current condition of his/her illness on his/her blog.
44.
For the following scenarios, please rank how likely you would use the following mediums to respond.


1 = most likely
2 = likely
3 = maybe
4 = rarely
5 = never

For the scenarios, A "friend" is someone you kow well and have met
in person before. Please fill in each space by ranking how likely you
would use each medium.
Comment:
IM:
E-mail:
Phone:
Face-to-face:
If a friend posted something particularly humorous on his/her blog.
If a friend posted something you strongly disagree with on his/her blog.
If a friend posted something that showed signs of depression on his/her blog.
If a friend posted something that seemed directly harmful or threatening to him/herself on his/her blog.
If a friend posted something that was offensive to you on his/her blog.
If a friend was offering something you were intersted in (e.g. free movie tickets) on his/her blog.
If a friend disclosed medical history and current condition of his/her illness on his/her blog.
E-mail address:
 
Additional Comments/Suggestions for improvement

Related templates and questionnaires