Overview of the survey research process; addresses various topics in survey research within the context of the development of a survey study. Covers sequence of a survey study, from conceptualization to measurement, administration, data management and analysis, and writing the research report. Issues in quasi-experimental design, sampling, questionnaire construction, administration, and the use of computers in survey research are covered within this framework. The relative advantages, disadvantages, and appropriateness of the different modes of survey administration (i.e., face-to-face interviews, telephone interviews, mail, internet surveys, and other self-administered questionnaires) for different research questions are also examined.