Survey Tools
There are several online survey tools available. The table below compares, by feature, three that have been used successfully by OSU Extension faculty and staff. You will also find links to "Getting Started" documents for each survey tool. Click on the column header links to visit their respective websites.
Survey Tool Options
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Survey Tool Websites |
Google Docs | |||
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Cost |
Free to OSU faculty/staff |
Free w/limitations; |
Free to OSU faculty/staff through E-campus membership |
Free |
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Number of questions allowed per survey |
Unlimited |
10 w/free account; unlimited with paid account |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
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Number of responses allowed per survey |
Unlimited |
100 w/free account; unlimited with paid account |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
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Ability to track who responds and send email reminders to non-responders |
No |
Yes (free account limits the email list size) |
Yes, if StudentVoice administers the survey |
Yes |
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Ability to download results |
Yes |
Yes, but only with paid account |
Yes |
Yes |
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Help/Assistance |
None |
Written & video tutorials and 24/7 help staff |
Personal coordinator assigned to OSU by e-mail and phone |
Some online help |
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Training writing effective survey questions |
None |
Written information available on the website |
Coordinator offers suggestions to clarify when requested |
None |
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508 compliant & fully accessible |
Not clear |
Yes |
Yes |
Not clear |
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Who enters survey questions? |
You |
You |
Coordinator at SV office |
You |
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Getting started guide |
Google Docs Guide | |||
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Note |
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You can email the survey or embed it in your website |