Survey research in action : a South African example of the progress in international reading literacy study / Surette van Staden.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Staden, Surette van, author.

Series:

SAGE Research Methods. Cases. Part 2.

SAGE Research Methods. Cases. Part 2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Literacy--South Africa--Research--Case studies.

Literacy.

Surveys--Case studies.

Surveys.

Qualitative research--Methodology--Case studies.

Qualitative research.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2017.

Summary:

Survey research in education is a popular quantitative research design and is used to determine opinions, attitudes, behavior, habits, and perceptions on a wide variety of topics. While many people are familiar with survey methods, it is often used in a quick and dirty way to get information. This case aims to describe some of the challenges of surveys, specifically in a developing context, where careful planning is of utmost importance to ensure that data are collected as accurately and reliably as possible. The case provides a brief theoretical overview of survey design, followed by an example of a large-scale survey that was conducted in South Africa as part of the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study. South Africas participation in both the 2006 and 2011 cycles of the survey is outlined. In using these examples, the difficulties associated with fieldwork in a developing context are highlighted in making a case for the use of the survey design in challenging circumstances.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

9781473971080 (ebook) :

9781473971080

OCLC:

972608628