Avoiding Common Errors When Conducting Survey Research

At Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (EBLIP), our editors receive many research article submissions that use survey methodology.Survey studies can be very effective when done well, but there are some common errors in survey design and reporting that appear repeatedly in manuscripts.In this editorial, I will discuss a few common errors and offer some advice on how to avoid them.

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Evidence Based Library and Information Practice
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2025-09-15
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https://doi.org/10.18438/eblip30862
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Survey Methodology and Nonresponse
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Avoiding Common Errors When Conducting Survey Research

Ann Medaille
Evidence Based Library and Information Practice
Survey Methodology and Nonresponse
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Avoiding Common Errors When Conducting Survey Research

Ann Medaille
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Abstract

At Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (EBLIP), our editors receive many research article submissions that use survey methodology.Survey studies can be very effective when done well, but there are some common errors in survey design and reporting that appear repeatedly in manuscripts.In this editorial, I will discuss a few common errors and offer some advice on how to avoid them.

Evidence Based Library and Information PracticeVol. 20(3)
University of Nevada, Reno (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 67%
Survey Methodology and Nonresponse
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