Guidelines for Reporting Survey Research
Author Information
Author(s): Carol Bennett, Sara Khangura, Jamie C. Brehaut, Ian D. Graham, David Moher, Beth K. Potter, Jeremy M. Grimshaw
Primary Institution: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Hypothesis
Is there a need to develop a reporting guideline for survey research?
Conclusion
There is limited guidance and no consensus regarding the optimal reporting of survey research.
Supporting Evidence
- 93.3% of journals searched did not provide guidance on survey reporting.
- Only 35% of studies provided the survey or core questions.
- 19% reported the validity or reliability of the instrument.
Takeaway
This study looked at how surveys are reported in research papers and found that many important details are often missing, which makes it hard to trust the results.
Methodology
The study involved a systematic review of literature, analysis of journal guidelines, and a review of 117 published survey studies.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to lack of standardized reporting guidelines.
Limitations
The study only included high-impact journals and may not represent all survey research.
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