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Online Survey Software

Online Survey Software

ONLINE SURVEY SOFTWARE
Lars Kaczmirek

Introduction

In 2008 when the first version of this chapter was published, many online survey software tools were already available which differed largely in terms of costs and capabilities. This work was among the first publications to organize the many feature lists that were available at that time into a coherent framework. Since then several new professional products have entered the arena and innovations in web technology and cheaper hardware have led to both new fascinating possibilities for researchers and challenges for software companies alike. Researchers can choose between several hundred companies who compete in the market offering online survey software services.

Considering the vast amount of resources that specialized online survey software companies or the ...

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