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Tool for development of normative surveys, storage of data from such surveys and reporting survey results. Normative surveys investigate how good or bad the situation is regarding subjects covered by the survey questions. The method does not obtain detailed information about causes of the situation or reasons for improvements or deteriorations found. It can be used to generate baseline information for planning and prioritization of required activities, to assess impact and to execute research. Data entry is done in an Excel file (SURVEY.xls) which contains the household survey questions grouped under standard topics and generates a number of standard reports. Per topic a maximum of 5 questions can be included. Per question 4 standard answers are formulated, ranging from bad (score 1) to good (score 4), with a score 5 for ‘no answers’.
Organizations adhering to the standard topics can adjust the survey questions to their preferences while still being able to compare the results with surveys having other questions. Organizations that want to change also the topics loose the above advantage but can still develop a survey and generate a number of standard reports for any type of survey wanted, without the need for programming or statistical or specific survey expertise. SURVEY is used:
• by beneficiaries - to identify and prioritize problems, develop activities to solve these and evaluate progress made with regard to the problems,
• by implementing organizations - to identify a program baseline and assess program achievements and required adjustments, and
• by other stakeholders such as donors and researchers - to identify the level of success of the program and execute research.

The SURVEY Excel file can be uploaded in a SURVEY SPSS file to produce a large number of more sophisticated reports.

The Handbook can be downloaded here. Contact us if:
- you wish to obtain support from us with setting up your own Survey system in SURVEY,
- you also wish to receive the SURVEY file for free (too large to be put here as attachment).