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Statistics Canada offers two workshops in Halifax starting on September 30th, 2014:

1.  Introduction to the Development and Design of Survey Questionnaires (September 30th) – In English
This one day workshop provides information on questionnaire design. The knowledge gained will allow participants to properly develop their own questionnaires and evaluate the quality of those prepared by other organizations. This workshop is also a complement to the “Surveys from Start to Finish”. The workshop covers all factors essential to the development and design of survey questionnaires such as the preparatory steps, the type of question or wording used according to the choice of collection method, the way the questionnaire is organized and presented to facilitate its processing. The workshop combines lectures with discussion and practical exercises.

2.  Surveys from Start to Finish (October 1st to October 2nd) – In English
This two-day workshop reviews the survey process on a step by step basis, from planning stage to presenting results. This workshop is for individuals who wish to learn how to develop their own surveys or evaluate proposals for surveys that they wish to conduct through other survey organizations. The workshop combines lectures with discussion and practical exercises.

For more information on the content of our workshops or to register, please visit our web page at Workshops - Atlantic.

Introduction to the Development and Design of Survey Questionnaires (PDF 231KB)

Surveys from Start to Finish (PDF 211KB)