Enkätstudie

Enkätstudie, also known as a survey study, is a research method where data is collected from a sample of individuals through questionnaires. These questionnaires can be administered in various ways, including online, by mail, over the phone, or in person. The primary goal of an enkätstudie is to gather information about people's attitudes, opinions, behaviors, or characteristics within a specific population.

The design of the questionnaire is crucial in an enkätstudie. Questions can be closed-ended, offering pre-defined response options, or open-ended, allowing respondents to provide their own answers. Sampling methods are also important to ensure that the selected group of individuals is representative of the larger population being studied. Common sampling techniques include random sampling and stratified sampling.

Enkätstudier are widely used across many fields, including social sciences, market research, public health, and political science. They are valuable for identifying trends, measuring public opinion, and understanding demographic patterns. However, limitations exist, such as potential response bias, low response rates, and the inability to establish cause-and-effect relationships without other research designs. Despite these limitations, enkätstudier remain a popular and efficient tool for collecting a large amount of data from a broad range of individuals.