Survey Study
A flexible survey template for qualitative and quantitative studies.
Overview
Good research needs a survey that mixes measurable and open-ended questions. This survey study template gives you a neutral starting point with rating scales, multiple choice and free-text questions you can adapt to almost any study. It lets you gather both numbers you can analyse and the comments that explain them, so you can move from a research question to clean, structured responses without building a survey from scratch.
Combine question types to suit your design: rating scales for attitudes and satisfaction, single select and multiple choice for categorical variables, checkboxes for multi-response items and long text for open-ended reflections. Add short demographic questions to allow subgroup analysis. Responses flow into your dashboard, where per-question summaries chart the distribution of each closed question and the Individual view preserves every open comment in full. The Table view lays out responses for inspection, and a CSV export hands the raw data to SPSS, R, Excel or your preferred analysis tool, ready for coding and statistics.
Keep the survey neutral and trustworthy with restrained branding, clean colours and a saved style, which helps reduce presentation bias. Share the link in recruitment emails and panels or embed it on a study page. Real-time collaboration lets co-researchers refine question wording together and share the incoming data, while field locks protect validated items from accidental edits. Submissions are secured with TLS encryption and hashed IP addresses, and your data is never used for training, supporting responsible research practice. Pilot the survey with a small group first, then adjust wording and order before opening it to your full sample.
Perfect for
A flexible base for any study
Academics, students and research teams use this template as a starting point for surveys across disciplines. A postgraduate researcher adapts it for a study on remote working, mixing rating scales for wellbeing with open questions about experience. Responses arrive in the dashboard, per-question summaries give an early read, and the CSV export feeds the full dataset into their statistics software for analysis.
Why this template works
- Mixed methods in one form: combine rating scales, choices and open-text questions.
- Analysis-ready: export raw responses to CSV for SPSS, R or Excel.
- Early insight: per-question summaries chart each closed question as data arrives.
- Safe collaboration: field locks protect validated items while co-researchers edit.
How to use
- Load the Survey Study template with its mix of question types.
- Adapt the questions, scales and demographics to your research design.
- Pilot it, then share the link or embed the survey on a study page.
- Track responses in the dashboard and export the dataset to CSV for analysis.
What this template includes
- Age group
- How satisfied are you overall? (rating)
- Which of the following apply to you? (checkbox)
- How often does this happen? (single select)
- What influenced your answer?
- Any further comments
FAQ
- Can I mix rating scales with open-ended questions?
- Yes. The builder offers eleven question types, so you can combine rating scales, multiple choice and checkboxes with long-text questions to gather both quantitative and qualitative data in one survey.
- How do I get the data into my analysis software?
- Export all responses to CSV from the dashboard. The file imports cleanly into SPSS, R, Excel or other tools, ready for coding, cleaning and statistical analysis.
- Does NodumForms summarise or analyse the results for me?
- The dashboard provides per-question summaries and a live response count for a quick overview. For full statistical analysis, export the data to CSV and use your own analysis tool.