Survey 和 Data Collection

The Office of Institutional 研究 和 Effectiveness (OIRE) supports the use of data in decision-making 和 policy decisions at Harvey Mudd College. 为此目的, we collect 和 analyze data from many sources, including surveys administered to students, 父母, 校友, 教职员工.  Often, we are approached by student groups or offices on campus who would like to conduct a survey. This page is intended to help those wishing to implement a survey efficiently 和 productively use their time 和 resources. 我们的 Data Collection Schedule provides information about the relationship between college-wide program level 和 Core assessment. See the survey calendar below to arrange a timeline for your collection. In general, the following provides a rough guide of the survey process:

  1. Authoring/updating the survey instrument 和 creating a population file
  2. Designing/procuring incentives (optional)
  3. Pilot testing the survey
  4. Sending invitations 和 reminders
  5. Collecting the data
  6. 分析数据
  7. 报告结果
  8. Archiving survey data, reporting 和 files.

For more information regarding basic requirements of a survey, see the 调查清单 和 调查指南.