Improving the Quality of Web Surveys: The Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys (CHERRIES)
2004
Improving the Quality of Web Surveys
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Gunther Eysenbach, Schonlau M
Primary Institution: University of Toronto
Conclusion
The CHERRIES checklist aims to enhance the quality and reporting of Web-based surveys.
Supporting Evidence
- Web-based surveys can be subject to considerable bias.
- Low response rates in online surveys can lead to skepticism about their validity.
- The CHERRIES checklist is designed to ensure complete descriptions of Web-based surveys.
Takeaway
This study provides a checklist to help researchers report online surveys better, making it easier to understand who participated and how the survey was conducted.
Methodology
The editorial discusses the importance of a checklist for reporting Web-based surveys to ensure quality and transparency.
Potential Biases
Bias may arise from the non-representative nature of the Internet population and self-selection of participants.
Limitations
The editorial does not provide specific limitations but notes that online surveys can be biased.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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