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Survey Creator
Calculate survey design and response metrics. Estimate survey completion time and sample size needed for statistical significance.
Use Survey Creator to get instant results without uploads or sign-ups. Everything runs securely in your browser for fast, reliable output.
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About this tool
Effective surveys balance thoroughness with respondent fatigue. Our Survey Creator Calculator helps estimate completion time and required sample size for statistically valid results.
Survey best practices: 10-15 questions for high completion (5-7 minutes), simple multiple choice for speed, avoid leading questions, and aim for 30+ responses minimum per segment.
Usage examples
Customer Satisfaction
Quick feedback survey
10 questions, mostly multiple choice = 4 minutes, need 100+ responses
Market Research
Detailed research survey
25 questions, mixed types = 12 minutes, need 384+ responses (95% confidence)
How to use
- Enter "Number of Questions" in your survey.
- Select "Average Question Type" complexity.
- Enter "Target Population" size.
- Click "Calculate" to get completion time and sample size.
Benefits
- Estimate completion time
- Calculate sample size
- Optimize question count
- Improve response rates
- Statistical significance guidance
- Plan survey distribution
FAQs
How many survey questions is too many?
Keep surveys under 10 minutes (12-15 questions). Response rates drop significantly after 10 minutes. For internal surveys, 20 questions is acceptable. For public surveys, aim for 5-10 questions to maximize completion rates.
What is a good survey response rate?
Response rates vary by audience: Internal employees (30-40%), customers (10-15%), email surveys (10-15%), social media (5-10%). To improve rates: keep it short, offer incentives, explain purpose, follow up, and optimize timing.
How many responses do I need for statistical significance?
For 95% confidence with ±5% margin of error: 385 responses (large populations). Small populations need fewer: 50 population = 44 responses, 100 = 80, 500 = 217. Use sample size calculators for exact requirements.
What are the best survey question types?
Multiple choice (fastest, easy to analyze), rating scales (Likert 1-5), yes/no (simple), open-ended (rich insights but harder to analyze), ranking (compare options), matrix (multiple items rated on same scale). Mix types for engagement.
How do I write good survey questions?
Good questions: ask one thing at a time, use simple language, avoid bias/leading, provide balanced options, include "Other" or "N/A", make required fields clear, test with small group first, and keep answer choices mutually exclusive.
What survey tools should I use?
Popular tools: Google Forms (free, simple), SurveyMonkey (professional features), Typeform (beautiful UX), Qualtrics (enterprise research), Microsoft Forms (Office integration). Choose based on: features needed, budget, respondent count, and analysis requirements.
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