ZipSurvey™ for academics and educational institutions

One of the principle challenges facing academics with whom we have consulted is the need to collect research data using a method that is quick and inexpensive. The pressure to publish research has never been greater, and academics need a tool that can help them achieve their research objectives. ZipSurvey™ will help streamline research methods by eliminating costs associated with printing and postage and the time needed for manual data entry. Collecting data using ZipSurvey™ also eliminates the chances for data entry errors.

Research has consistently proven the Internet to be the most cost effective, secure, and reliable method for conducting survey research in an academic setting. In response to this need, Reliant has worked to develop a simple tool that academics can use to develop and administer effective Internet-based survey research. This tool is ZipSurvey™.

ZipSurvey™ is used to develop and administer a variety of Internet-based assessment tools that support support academic research.

• Develop Surveys

Design tailored surveys with an intuitive survey editor that is as easy as point-and-click. Select from a variety of question and response formats (single choice, multiple choice, rating scales, drop-down menus, and more...). Powerful options allow you to require answers to any question, and utilize multiple question types within a single survey application. The user also has control over the aesthetic layout of the survey. In addition, a comprehensive, online help guide is available to help clients develop quality surveys and address survey design issues, administration techniques, sampling considerations, etc.

• Administer Surveys

The confidentiality and objectivity of all survey data is ensured because Reliant hosts and administers the surveys on our own secured servers. We have invested heavily in a world-class technological infrastructure so you don't have to. Easily administer your surveys to thousands using our secure e-mail deployment tools. Create unique keys to block multiple responses. You have the ability to send automated email notifications to survey participants through ZipSurvey™. Collecting meaningful information has never been easier!

• Reporting

View survey results as they are collected in real-time. Generating item frequency graphs is easy, and filtering tools allow users to dig down to examine results by demographic characteristics, etc. Securely share survey results with others. Powerful filtering allows you to display only the responses you are interested in. The data file may also be easily downloaded imported into other programs such as Excel or SPSS for more complex statistical analyses.

• Why ZipSurvey™?

ZipSurvey™ was developed by experts in survey research methodology. We have included ZipSurvey™ Tips for Developing Effective Surveys within our product. This help guide was developed by our Ph.D.'s and is full of useful information. Our staff of Ph.D.'s are continuing to work on new developmental and reporting features that will be added to ZipSurvey™ at no additional cost to you.