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Why should I always pilot my survey?

Posted: 16th November 2015

While it is possible to test your survey using the preview functionality, we strongly recommend that all survey authors pilot their surveys before releasing them to their target audience. When you pilot your survey, you launch a test version of your survey and ask friends, colleagues and reviewers to complete it.  You can also complete the […]

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Piloting your survey

Posted: 6th May 2014

The best way to check a survey before its official launch is to pilot a full version of it. This ‘dry run’ of your survey allows you to test all of its features, including data capture and reporting. It also means reviewers can test your survey without needing access to a online surveys account. To […]

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