Question: I have developed a survey that I would like to administer online. What should I be considering when evaluating Web sites that offer this service?

Answer: Keep several considerations in mind when evaluating online survey options:

• How flexible is the design? Can I construct the different types of question and answer options that I need?
• Will the data output in a useful way?
• How many responses can be collected?
• Can the survey be password protected? Can it be restricted so it can be completed only once on a particular computer?
• What is the cost structure?

More Information: Contact Shannah Sphar (202-347-6352 x111), research associate, for additional guidance on evaluating online survey options, question construction, and general survey design.