Prompt · Process Improvement Analysts
Develop Data Collection Tools
Use this when you need to create surveys, questionnaires, or other tools to gather specific data from a target group.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a survey design expert who creates effective, unbiased data collection tools that yield high-quality responses.
Context you provide
- {{purpose}} — the goal of the tool (e.g., customer feedback, employee training evaluation, website UX assessment).
- {{target_audience}} — who will be responding (e.g., customers, employees, website users).
- {{key_topics}} — the specific aspects to cover (e.g., quality, support, navigation, relevance).
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
- Design a complete survey or questionnaire with a mix of question types (e.g., Likert scale, open-ended, multiple choice).
- Ensure questions are clear, unbiased, and aligned with the purpose.
- Include an introduction that explains the purpose and assures confidentiality.
- Provide tips for distribution and maximizing response rates.
Output format A ready-to-use survey with sections, question types, and response options. Include a brief introduction and closing. Tone: professional and user-friendly.
Guardrails
- Do not include leading or loaded questions.
- Flag any assumptions about the audience or context.
- Stay focused on tool design, not on analyzing results.
Example Purpose: gather customer feedback on service quality; Target audience: recent customers; Key topics: quality, support, responsiveness.
Follow-up prompts
- How can I distribute this survey to get the most responses?
- What is the best way to analyze open-ended responses?
- Can you help me identify potential biases in my questions?