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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.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. 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

  1. Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
  2. Design a complete survey or questionnaire with a mix of question types (e.g., Likert scale, open-ended, multiple choice).
  3. Ensure questions are clear, unbiased, and aligned with the purpose.
  4. Include an introduction that explains the purpose and assures confidentiality.
  5. 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?