Comparison of survey tools

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1 Comparison of survey tools Introduction The (Sakai) Evaluations () tool offers a free, locally hosted solution for collecting and analysing survey data. This document compares the features offered by the externally hosted tool and the tool developed by Cambridge, which is in use at Oxford. As the Oxford tool implementation project progresses, we may add more features to this comparison. All surveys delivered by the tool are anonymous. If you need to identify respondents, then include an open text question for them to insert their name (note that open text items cannot be made compulsory). More information and contact details: See end of this document User login and access (Oxford University) Feature tool Public surveys possible Users can login with Oxford Single Signon (SSO) Use OSS / department / college groups for respondents (OAK groups) assign to a site containing a Participant Group DOC July 2016 Page 1 of 8

2 Data Capture Feature tool Multiple Choice Questions (1 answer) Multiple Choice Questions (multiple answers) Matrix of Choices* (1 answer per row) Matrix of Choices* (multiple answers per row) *In, and, a matrix of choices really only applies to Lickert scales, where user must select one answer only Drop-Down Lists Rating Scales users can users define their own scale points Text Entry Boxes Comment Boxes Numerical Text Boxes Date and/or Time Fields Partially Partially and can certainly collect numerical information in a text field, but will not enforce the requirement that only numbers can be entered. Partially (you can type in the date in DOC July 2016 Page 2 of 8 Though of course you can ask people to enter dates into a text box in the

3 tool Embedded Images (in the WYSIWYG editor) Descriptive Text Blocks/Headings Theme Creation (style sheet?) (by choosing a Multiple Line question and option 3 - enhanced rich text) certain range; you can select date as well) (by embedding link to the image on a local web server, as survey delivered by https the generates a warning) Can insert images as XHTML, but not particularly helpful for general users. correct format! See previous above. Can include banner image (logo) in PDF of results Input Validation Partially -the system can check how a user answers the main question to provide the suitable following questions if the following questions are added DOC July 2016 Page 3 of 8

4 tool Support for International Characters Expert (predefined) questions Parent & child questions Make certain questions compulsory Branching to particular questions t-applicable option y.bris.ac.uk/suppo rt/news/multilanguage-surveys? The Evaluation tool allows a University to define a number of expert, i.e. recommended questions that their users can incorporate in surveys.? allows users to define a single-choice question as the parent of 2/3 subsequent questions, allowing users to divide comments on a tutor up by college, for example.? (default is Optional) Basic conditional and nested? (optional) (add it yourself) Add it yourself as an option - standard in every question More Info button? *? * can be done manually by inserting a Able to re-use questionnaire templates? *(save survey as a template) Any survey can be a template hypterlink *templates are available to whole site collection DOC July 2016 Page 4 of 8

5 tool Able to share questionnaire templates with other users?? (but can transfer ownership) (must be done by Nexus Team) Any survey can be a template? Administration Feature Cost Direct Link to tification that survey is open Follow Up Reminders See List of Respondents tool Basic: Free; Free Free Cost covered by annual fee, Pro: IT Services contract or licence. A p.m.; fee is payable per Unlimited: survey administered p.m. or 200 p.a.? you manage your own notifications Though only makes the list of respondents available via the UI until you finalize. DOC July 2016 Page 5 of 8

6 Support for Multiple Entries/Machine tool?? Users can return and modify their answers Set cutoff date (due date)? - If logged in, and before closing date Optional - is explicitly designed for each person to reply only once administrators close a survey manually when they are satisfied with response rate Change cutoff date? See above (due date) Set extension date Password protect survey protects survey via unique key in link Anonymous Submission option to ensure users must login Restrict Data Entry to Specific Institutional Users or Communities (permissions can be set on survey to restrict access) users are specifically invited to complete a survey, and each survey token can be used only one. The password protection mechanism is the only way of targeting a specific group within, and users can circumvent the restriction by handing out the shared password to others. DOC July 2016 Page 6 of 8

7 Identify respondent in case of dire need Data Analysis tool? (Can see List of Respondents, but not who said what ) Optional e.g. student s comments leads to severe concern over their well-being Feature Generate Dynamic Reports View Results Prior to Completion Browse Individual Responses tool (limited) DOC July 2016 Page 7 of 8 Both WL tool and allow you to see an individual s responses via the Excel / CSV view Save Results as a PDF Public Link to Results Password Protect Results (can do it manually) (can set access owner can restrict access Filter/Search Responses Export data to a spread sheet, for more complex analysis permissions) (can export to Excel) Ditto. Also offers parent and child questions which may achieve this filtering purpose.

8 Cross tabulation is possible Export Results as a Spreadsheet Amalgamate results from several surveys based on same template tool y.bris.ac.uk/suppo rt/news/multilanguage-surveys More information and contact details Website: tool: Step-by-step guide: Contact weblearn@it.ox.ac.uk : Contact support for surveys: help@it.ox.ac.uk : Oxford University has a site licence. Contact Nick Quirk in IT Services: nick.quirk@it.ox.ac.uk Request a user account from IT Services: registration@it.ox.ac.uk Online support: : IT Learning Programme in IT Services: courses@it.ox.ac.uk DOC July 2016 Page 8 of 8