survey methods, techniques and instruments

National Level Training Workshop on
SURVEY METHODS, TECHNIQUES AND INSTRUMENTS
Dates : April 16, 17 & 18, 2015
Venue: Nodal Office, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
We are pleased to inform you that the Nodal Office, Thiruvananthapuram of Christ University,
Bangalore is conducting a Training Workshop during April 16-18, 2015 for Researchers, Practitioners
and Field Level Executives to improve their capacities in Data Collection.
Objectives of the Workshop:
To enhance understanding and capacity of the participants on various methods & Techniques of Data
Collection involved in the Primary Data Collection with more emphasis on the very famous and useful
methods of SURVEYING.
Topics to be covered:
 Primary Data & its importance in Research
 Importance of Scaling in Primary Data Collection
 Various Scaling Techniques
 Survey Instruments – Objectives & Characteristics
 Methods of Preparation of Survey Instruments
 Field Level Observation & Field Level Training for Data Collection
 Questionnaires – importance,Types &techniques of preparation
 Testing the Survey Instruments – Reliability Analysis
 Digitizing the Questionnaires
 Various Methods of Surveying
 Questionnaire preparation & Data Collection using EzText software
 Questionnaire preparation & Data Collection using Google Forms
 Questionnaire preparation & Data Collection using Free / Open source Survey sites
 Professional methods available for Surveying
 Mini Project work
Participants profile
Researchers, Research Guides, Practitioners and Field level Executives
Workshop starts at 10.00 am on April 16, 2015
Participants may bring their own laptops.
Workshop registration and fees:
Apply for registration in the format prescribed below latest by April 13, 2015. Fees of Rs.2,500 may be
paid by DD drawn in favour of the Vice Chancellor Christ University, Bangalore 560029. Due to
shortage of time, registered participants may pay fees on arrival for the Workshop. (Fees include costs
of training materials, stationery, use of computer lab, lunch and refreshments on the three training days).
Accommodation: Can be arranged, on request, with additional payment. Participants may also make
their own arrangement.
Certificate of Participation will be issued to those attending all sessions of the Workshop. Certificate of
attendance will also be given, if needed, for availing leave.
For more information, if any, please contact: Research Director, Christ University Nodal Office,
T.C.15/1359, AIR Road, Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram –695014, Kerala, (Tel:0471-2339959/
2339960; mobile 9746936082); email: tvm@christuniversity.in; www.christuniversity.in
Registration Form
Training Workshop on
SURVEY METHODS, TECHNIQUES AND INSTRUMENTS
Dates : April 16-18, 2015
Venue: Christ University Nodal Office, Vazhuthakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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Payment of Fees – Rs.2,500 - DD No……………………….Drawn in favour of the Vice
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Completed Registration form may be submitted through e-mail or post by April 13, 2015 to: Research
Director, Christ University Nodal Office, T.C.15/1359, AIR Road, Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram
– 695014, Kerala, India, email: tvm@christuniversity.in; www.christuniversity.in