Introduction to Survey Design and Delivery
Collecting Data for Coastal Management Decision-Making
Public attitudes, perceptions, and beliefs can strongly influence coastal management decision-making. Officials use surveys and other social science tools to identify the relationship between a community and its natural resources. This document provides insight into the various types and methods of survey research, including
- Sampling techniques
- Survey delivery mechanisms
- Effective survey questions
- Effective reporting of survey results
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Additional Assistance and Information
Technical Assistance
The NOAA Coastal Services Center offers assistance with survey design. Services provided include helping organizations understand what they should consider before undertaking a survey and assistance with actual survey design. Contact the Center for more information - csc.info@noaa.gov.