Survey Basics and Best Practices for Park and Recreation Agencies
Time limit: 365 days
0.1 credits
Full course description
Course summary:
Surveys are an important tool for park and recreation agencies to better understand the perceptions, attitudes, behaviors, and desires of the communities they serve. Surveys can inform a park and recreation agency on the public perception of the agency itself, a particular park or facility, or a future park or facility. In this course you will learn about why you should use surveys, how to construct an effective survey, and how to use the data you collect via surveys to make smart decisions.
Course objectives:
After completing this course, learners should be able to:
- Describe the value of surveys and data.
- Describe the process of constructing a quality survey.
- Describe how to properly conduct survey research.
- Explain how to apply survey data to your organization.
Recommended background:
This course is intended for park and recreation agency employees, but may be applicable to those in similar fields. There are no required prerequisites to take this course.
Course topics include:
- Why Use Surveys to Gather Information?
- Developing a Survey
- Constructing a Quality Survey
- Conducting Survey Research
- Applying Survey Data
Elements of the course:
- Informational text
- Real-life examples
- Supplemental reference materials
- Final assessment
This course is self-paced, allowing learners the flexibility to complete the course as quickly or slowly as they need.
After completing all course content and activities, you will complete a final quiz to demonstrate your understanding of key course concepts. Upon successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.
Course creators:
This course was designed and developed by the Eppley Center for Parks and Public Lands at Indiana University.
How to access:
Upon enrolling, you will receive instructions and the link to the Canvas course. Note: When you register, you will receive an email invitation. Be sure to accept that invitation, or Canvas will not allow you to open the course modules.
Enrollees can move through content modules at their own pace within the course timeframe.