Social Sciences
8 years ago

Low response rates caution against using online surveys for education research.

South African Journal of Higher Education
Online Surveys as Data Collection Instruments in Education Research: A Feasible Option?
Lorinda Minnaar, Jan Heystek

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Online surveys are commonly used for research due to their convenience and cost-effectiveness. However, their feasibility in education research is not well-documented. A study on school governance and leadership used an online survey for data collection, but faced challenges like low response rates. Researchers need to be cautious when using online surveys for educational research.