Learner Reviews & Feedback for Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys by University of Michigan
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TT
Jun 21, 2017
Really great course with very talented instructors. I knew nothing about the material before starting the course, but learned so much.
PK
Jan 7, 2025
Very good course, lots of practical information that is readily applicable.
1 - 25 of 105 Reviews for Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys
By Fariza T
•Mar 23, 2016
Interesting course! Thank you for the instructors. I will definitely try some other courses by these authors and University of Michigan.
By Timothy C A
•Nov 17, 2016
So much material! The presentations are engaging and well-paced. The presenters showed an appropriate level of candor about the behavior of both respondents and interviewers.
By Steven I
•Mar 26, 2016
The material is useful, but the execution is poor. There were numerous quiz questions that I think they just had coded wrong on their end. I think they need to carefully look at the questions with the most incorrect answers and ask themselves if they've made a mistake. Also, this might be the first time they've tried making a peer-reviewed project part of the course, but they did a poor job. They made it a homework assignment for week 2, but didn't make it clear that it wasn't due until the end of the course, even though Coursera sends you emails saying it's due soon. This caused a great deal of confusion. Some of the required readings also had broken links. It's odd nobody on their end checked those the week the material was taught. They do provide a lot of useful supplemental material (though often pay-walled).
By Sarah Y
•May 2, 2016
Readings were not necessary for the course and quizzes were extremely difficult, seeming to be worded in an attempt to stump students, and many questions were not from the course lessons. Videos very dry and boring.
By Maria
•Nov 4, 2015
Bad quality slides and presentation. not possible to use headphone since it was on mono not stereo. Interesting topic but not well executed to fit online learning
By walid s
•Oct 17, 2015
the instructor voice are so calm , so i cannot concentrate well
By Christopher J E
•Oct 30, 2015
topic is interesting however the lecturers not quite lively
By Thomas R
•Nov 9, 2016
I am in the process of applying for a PhD that will entail developing a questionnaire de novo, and this brief course has been immeasurably helpful in identifying components of questionnaire design that require careful consideration. It is only a taster, and there is certainly a lot more to read up on around the topic, but it has provided a sound basis to grow on. I would highly recommend it for anyone who is new to survey methodology, or is even slightly interested in knowing how the design of surveys can influence results.
By Renato L
•Mar 12, 2017
The course is useful. Help everybody who want to design a questionnaire. The course content an overview about methodological issues, measurement errors as a consequence of skip some considerations in design the questions or the mode chosen. The project of the course, which you have to draft a questionnaire speed up the learning process. In general, the course delivery what it is promise.
By Andrew R O
•Dec 6, 2015
I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It was a narrowly-defined topic (Questionnaire Design) that was well-explored; this makes the course feel like you are actually learning something and does not feel overwhelming in the slightest. You feel you are actually learning a skill rather than a subject. Further, the professors were clear in their teaching methods.
By Tosef M
•Aug 6, 2023
Great for writing a thesis or research critique. Straightforward lectures with excellent information. Not so research-lingo-heavy that your eyes glaze over and you stop paying attention. Delivered in a consumable way that makes understanding research design simple.
By Autumn P
•Nov 25, 2015
This course was very engaging.The reading materials took time to complete, but were essential to fully grasp the video lectures. I have already been able to apply some of these teachings to an unrelated field! Very enjoyable and rewarding. Thank you!
By Denise R
•Apr 15, 2019
It all makes sense when dealing with data collection in view of questions that an institution or individual may have. It's the starting point for most research efforts and I am delighted for this chance to learn more.
By Vinay B
•Jan 16, 2016
An excellent course that covers the fundamental concepts for survey design and administration. The content was well structured and presentations and study material was rich and comprehensive.
By TRAN N P
•Sep 7, 2017
I wasn't a student's social major, I took this course in need of making a questionnaire for my researching. It is useful and easy to access the main key of a survey. Thank you
By Lucas K
•Jul 19, 2023
This course is wonderful! It has great support material and, although the course content is complex, the professors have excellent didactics.
By Tennyson T
•Jun 22, 2017
Really great course with very talented instructors. I knew nothing about the material before starting the course, but learned so much.
By Virgil H
•Nov 23, 2020
Very technical but easy to follow, and great evidence offered to give the rationale for the guidance on best practices.
By howardavery
•Jan 9, 2016
Very good course! I learned much more than what I expected! It is also great help for my psychology course and project.
By Asim A
•Jan 28, 2017
very knowledgeable course it opened the door to my further study thanks a lot our professors for your hard work .
By Zena P
•May 15, 2018
Great course! The opportunity to learn from a prestigious program in survey design and development is a plus!
By Ioannis S
•Feb 14, 2021
I did learn a lot of theoretical and practical skills for creating my own questionnaire, thank you very much.
By Cortney S
•Jan 9, 2017
Easy to understand, and lots of practical considerations and instructions for designing your surveys.
By lankoti d
•Jan 7, 2021
In-depth knowledge on components say interviewer, respondent and questionnaire and its relation.
By Peter H
•Oct 23, 2020
questionnaire design is more attractive than you think, and so many skills and techniques.