survey
Gather public opinions
A survey is a systematic examination or assessment.
To survey land is to measure and map it; a surveyor determines boundaries and elevations.
To survey a situation is to look it over comprehensively: She surveyed the damage.
A survey also gathers opinions or data from a sample of people: The survey found that most voters disapprove.
Survey can stress the breadth of coverage: a survey of American literature.
Formal procedural framework
- samplingExtracting subset for study
- populationAll inhabitants combined
- variablesChangeable elements in equations
- quantitativeConcerning measurable amounts
qualitative · longitudinal · cross-sectional · reliability · validity · fieldwork · data analysis · focus group
Unobstructed wide-angle view
- vistaPleasing distant scene
- landscapeVisible features of terrain
- scopeExtent or range
- perspectiveAttitude or spatial rendering
outlook · comprehensive · broad view · horizon · assessment · scan · examination · big picture
Society's shared attitudes
- votingFormally registering a choice
- preferencesFavored options among alternatives
- electorateEligible voting body
- approval ratingsPublic opinion percentages
exit poll · straw poll · margin of error · representative sample · political · sentiment · trends · consensus
Precision angle-measuring instrument
- boundaryLine marking a limit
- parcelWrapped item for shipping
- topographyPhysical feature mapping
- elevationHeight above reference point
GPS · traverse · benchmark · plat · deed · cadastral · metes and bounds · triangulation
Determining worth or quality
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- appraisalEstimation of worth
- reviewCritical written assessment
- auditFormal accounts examination
inspection · examination · measurement · grading · scoring · judgment · estimation · rating
Shape or document
- respondentsThose who answer queries
- questionsRequests for information
- responsesAnswers or reactions
- participantOne who takes part
rating scale · checklist · multiple choice · open-ended · closed-ended · anonymous · consent · completion
Spoken or written reactions
- suggestionsProposed ideas or advice
- impressionsEffects on the mind
- testimonialsStatements praising something's worth
- reactionsResponses to events
reviews · input · opinions · responses · constructive criticism · praise · complaints · satisfaction
Visual data displays
- graphsVisual data displays
- histogramFrequency distribution graph
- scatterplotGraph of coordinate pairs
- infographicVisual data presentation
dashboard · pie chart · bar graph · data visualization · crosstabs · frequency distribution · trend line · heat map
methodology
Formal procedural framework
- samplingExtracting subset for study
- populationAll inhabitants combined
- variablesChangeable elements in equations
quantitative · qualitative · longitudinal · cross-sectional · reliability · validity · fieldwork · data analysis · focus group · hypothesis
panorama
Unobstructed wide-angle view
perspective · outlook · comprehensive · broad view · horizon · assessment · scan · examination · big picture · synopsis
public opinion
Society's shared attitudes
- votingFormally registering a choice
- preferencesFavored options among alternatives
- electorateEligible voting body
approval ratings · exit poll · straw poll · margin of error · representative sample · political · sentiment · trends · consensus · disapproval
theodolite
Precision angle-measuring instrument
- boundaryLine marking a limit
- parcelWrapped item for shipping
- topographyPhysical feature mapping
elevation · GPS · traverse · benchmark · plat · deed · cadastral · metes and bounds · triangulation · contour
evaluation
Determining worth or quality
audit · inspection · examination · measurement · grading · scoring · judgment · estimation · rating · diagnosis
form
Shape or document
- respondentsThose who answer queries
- questionsRequests for information
- responsesAnswers or reactions
participant · rating scale · checklist · multiple choice · open-ended · closed-ended · anonymous · consent · completion · instructions
comments
Spoken or written reactions
- suggestionsProposed ideas or advice
- impressionsEffects on the mind
- testimonialsStatements praising something's worth
reactions · reviews · input · opinions · responses · constructive criticism · praise · complaints · satisfaction · dissatisfaction
charts
Visual data displays
- graphsVisual data displays
- histogramFrequency distribution graph
- scatterplotGraph of coordinate pairs
infographic · dashboard · pie chart · bar graph · data visualization · crosstabs · frequency distribution · trend line · heat map · table
- scientific researchresearch, experiment, study, lab experiments, field studies
- Communication channelsdiscussion, newsletter, debate, bulletin board, town hall
- Evaluationsevaluation, assessment, appraisal, review, rating
- surveyspoll, polls, questionnaire, questionnaires, census
- critical assessmentsinspection, review, audit, checkup, scrutiny
- formsform, application form, consent form, registration form, document
surveyignore
Refuse to notice
neglect · overlook · disregard · ignorance · negligence
surveydeep dive
Comprehensive examination of topic
in-depth analysis · close reading · microscopic analysis · drill down · case study
surveyguess
Estimate without certainty
conjecture · assumption · speculation · surmise · hunch
- surveillance equipmentDevices for covert monitoring
- surveillance cameraDevice recording observed areas
- field surveyOn-site data gathering
- phone surveysInterviews conducted by calling
- video surveillanceRecorded visual monitoring
- surveillance footageRecorded monitoring video
surveying, surveyed, surveys, surveillance, surveyor, surveyors, unsurveyed, resurvey, surveyable