IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication Jan 1997

Computer networks in communication survey research

Chien Chou National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Abstract

The paper explores the feasibility of using computer networks as communication survey research instruments. Also covered are the use of computers and computer networks in survey studies; a listing of the advantages and disadvantages of network surveys as compared with mail, phone, and fax surveys; a description of the development steps of network surveys; and a comparison of differences in network survey forms. Research issues are also discussed.

Journal
IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication
Published
1997-01-01
DOI
10.1109/47.649555
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Open Access
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empirical research digital rhetoric
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Cited by in this index (1)

  1. Lauer et al. (2013)
    Online Survey Design and Development: A Janus-Faced Approach
    Written Communication

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