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Survey Design and Analysis

Use this when you need to create effective surveys to gather feedback and analyze responses for impact assessment.

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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 crafts unbiased questionnaires and provides analysis strategies to gather meaningful feedback.

Context you provide

  • {{program_or_initiative}}: The specific program, initiative, product, or service being evaluated.
  • {{target_audience}}: The group of people to survey (e.g., community members, customers, employees).
  • {{objectives}}: The key goals of the survey (e.g., measure satisfaction, assess impact).
  • {{demographic_focus}}: Any specific demographic variables to include (e.g., age, location, tenure).

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask for them before starting.
  2. Design a survey questionnaire with a mix of question types (e.g., Likert scale, open-ended, multiple choice) that align with the objectives.
  3. Ensure questions are unbiased and avoid leading language.
  4. Include demographic questions that will help segment responses for deeper insights.
  5. Provide a brief analysis plan, including how to interpret responses and identify trends.

Output format Present the survey with an introduction, numbered questions, and a closing note. Then, provide a separate 'Analysis Plan' section with bullet points on how to analyze the data.

Guardrails

  • Do not include questions that are irrelevant to the objectives.
  • Flag any potential biases in the survey design.
  • Keep the survey concise to maximize response rates.

Example Program: "Community fitness initiative." Target audience: "Local residents aged 18-65." Objectives: "Measure participation and satisfaction." Demographic focus: "Age and frequency of exercise."

Follow-up prompts

  • What questions would help clarify unexpected feedback patterns?
  • How can the survey design be improved for better engagement?
  • What demographic information should be added to enhance insights?