How to create questionnaires using Google Documents?

Today, I’m going show you how to create questionnaires using Google Documents.
Why use Google Doc instead of sending attachment via email?
Compatibility:
Google Doc have no compatibility issues. Anyone with Internet connection are able to access it. Compared to file attachment, some companies do not use Microsoft Office, or the latest version.
Speed in data collection:
With Google Doc, when a respondent answered your questionnaires and click submit, the data is appended onto a spreadsheet directly. Compared to file attachment, you will need to compile and transfer the data. This may lead to error and mistakes.
So, moving on with how to create questionnaires with Google Docs.
Step 1:
Go to http://docs.google.com. I assume you have a Google account. Otherwise, please create one.


Step 2:
Click on Create New > Form.

*Note that you can also upload your existing files onto Google Docs.
Step 3:

1. Give it a good title. Make it interesting so that people WANT to participate in your questionnaires. “Man makes more money than woman” is definitely going to bring in much more traffic compared to a dull title like “Gender differences in Income”
2. Tell your recipients why they should help you to participate in this survey. Explain to them how you will safeguard their privacy, compile the data and maybe even advise a copy of the result to them.
3. This is where you start your questionnaires. Remember to write something in the help text. It helps to clarify your questions.
4. Select the second questions and move on. You can edit, copy and even delete the questions by clicking on the far right buttons.
5. View the published form (if you decide to share it)

Step 4:
When you are done, click on the “Email this form” on the top of the page.

So, how does it looks like when you mailed it out? Notice that there is 2 methods for your respondent to act.

1. They can either click on the links to be directed to Google Docs
2. or they can answer the questionnaire directly in their email (if it is supported by their email clients).

Step 5:
So, after they have answered, what do you have to do? Simple. you can check their responses LIVE! via 2 methods:
   Below is what it looks like in Summary Mode
or you can view your result in Spreadsheet Mode
Did you noticed anything interesting? The data is automatically appended onto the spreadsheet! You do not need to do double work. Every time somebody responded to your questionnaire, it is automatically added at the bottom of the spreadsheet for you!
Hopefully you find this little “tutorials” helpful in your assignment/thesis. Good luck.