The goal of the survey is to gather data for use by the government, planners, and commercial enterprises.
Numerous studies attempt to explain phenomena
Surveys might be created to compare different demographic groups.
Surveys can help with prediction.
The following lists the steps involved in conducting a survey, from the initial planning stage through the final stage of report preparation.
Selection of the problem and its formulation
Preparation of the research design.
Operationalization of concepts and construction of measuring indexes and states.
Sampling
Construction of tools for collection of data and their pre-test.
Fieldwork and collection of data
Processing of data and tabulation
Analysis of data
Reporting