The Automated Survey System Homepage

This system was created to assist professors and students in administering surveys to gather academic research.

Previously surveys were sent out via standard mail and returned via standard mail. This proved to be a lengthy and potentially expensive practice. This system works by sending the person to be surveyed a survey code and URL via electronic mail, standard mail, or even telephone. The user 'logs on' to the system and completes the survey. The results are stored in a format that is compatible with database and statistical programs. In addition this system includes a UNIX based program to help the researcher create surveys easily and quickly.

Here are some additional links and information about online surveys:

• The Instructional Technology Resource Center at the University of Colorado currently offers an excellent example of an online survey system.
• The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) administers surveys to employees within their company and to outside researchers to gather data on a variety of internal and external topics. This survey system is unique as it allows surveys to be retaken and the results updated as a person changes their opinion.
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