Collecting Data Through Online Survey Vs Paper-based Questionnaire: An Experience in a University Setting
Sriyani Perera
International Journal of Information Studies, Vol. 6, No. 4, 2000.
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Link: https://www.dline.info/ijis/fulltext/v6n4/ijisv6n4_1.pdf
Abstract:
Several studies using surveys on various aspects of library issues have been carried out by the author with the
aim of using the findings to develop the existing scenario. Methodologies included different means of collection of data
including questionnaire. This paper focuses on the use of questionnaire to collect data and compare the effectiveness of the
hardcopy verses the online in a university setting in Sri Lanka and Brunei Darussalam. The authorâ€™s experience in using both
modes of administering the questionnaire and the concern about inadequacy of the response rate to the online survey are
discussed. The article aims to highlight the usefulness of improving the practice of online survey method in the university
setting and to suggest means of developing the evaluation strategy