What are the benefits of a survey?

A survey can assist communities and organizations in understanding perceptions, behaviors and attitudes on a wide variety of issues. When answers to questions are located within a community or organization, a survey can gather those answers.

How can survey research results be used?

• As baseline data for evaluations,
• To involve or educate citizens on a particular issue,
• To plan projects or take action, and
• To encourage citizen or employee acceptance of changes being implemented.

The survey process demands time, human resources, and a commitment from the community group, agency or organization. A survey should not be mistaken for final action on an issue."