New Resource: Survey Design Tip Sheet
April 2025
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Need a refresher on question types for your next survey? We've just released a new Survey Design Tip Sheet that breaks it all down in a simple, visual format! Whether you’re new to survey design or just want something quick to reference during your next evaluation planning meeting, this tip sheet is for you.
Designed for clarity and ease of use, this one-pager gives you a snapshot of common question types and helpful tips to design better surveys that are both effective and participant-friendly.
Who’s it for?
This tip sheet is great for evaluators, program staff, and researchers who create or review surveys. If you're looking for a quick way to choose appropriate question types—or explain them to collaborators or stakeholders—this is your new go-to guide.
What’s the purpose?
The purpose of the Survey Design Tip Sheet is to support high-quality data collection by providing a concise overview of common survey question types and best practices. It’s especially helpful when planning data collection tools that are aligned with your evaluation plan.
What’s included?
The tip sheet features:
Survey question types
Examples of response options
Quick tips for strong survey design
All this wrapped up into a visual format that’s great for printing, sharing, or referencing during a survey design session.
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