könnunir
Könnunir are systematic methods for gathering information from a selected group of respondents to estimate characteristics of a larger population. The term könnun (singular) means survey or polling in Icelandic; könnunir are multiple surveys. Surveys use instruments such as questionnaires or interview guides to collect data.
Types include cross-sectional surveys, which capture a snapshot at one point in time, and longitudinal or panel
Methodology: A könnun typically involves planning the research question, designing a data collection instrument, selecting a
Ethics and quality: Good könnun practice emphasizes informed consent, privacy, and data protection; responses should be
Applications: könnunir inform public policy, market research, social science, health and education studies, and program evaluation.