Today, much is expected, even demanded, of education. At the same time, there are limits to the resources available. This has led to an increased emphasis on measurement as a means to ensure that facilities are provided and appropriate programs offered, in formats that meet student needs, community expectations, and government requirements.
Educators and administrators in primary and secondary schools are affected, as they balance community expectations with budget constraints; and so are college and university administrators. For the latter, stewardship of institutional resources requires monitoring students from the time they are considering enrollment through their matriculation, graduation, and participation in alumni activities.
Survey research can be a valuable complement to the other measurement methods you use. With survey research, you ask people about their attitudes, preferences, and behavior, and analyze the strength of their views. For example, using survey research, you can:
To be useful, however, survey research must be conducted with the same degree of professionalism that is employed in other methods of educational measurement. This is an area where solutions from SPSS can prove invaluable.
SPSS offers products and services for every stage of the survey research process, from questionnaire design to data collection and analysis to reporting and deployment of results. To meet the needs of U.S.-based institutions, Dimensions provides solutions compliant with Section 508 of the Americans with Disabilities Act. And we offer a range of solutions, so that you can choose one that’s appropriate to the scope of your survey project and the size and complexity of your institution.
Additionally, SPSS Online Services provides assistance with creating or hosting online surveys.
SPSS survey research solutions are designed to work together to provide a seamless survey research process. Alternatively, you can choose specific products for specific steps, and then integrate them with your existing systems. We offer extensive training for our products, so you can quickly use them to full advantage, and worldwide technical support.
For a comprehensive assessment of your survey research needs, contact an SPSS representative today.