Presenter(s):Vasja Vehovar & Nejc Berzelak, University of Ljubljana
e-mail(s):vasja.vehovar@fdv.uni-lj.si,
nejc.berzelak@fdv.uni-lj.si
Date:7 February 2018
EMOS learning outcome addressedProduction models and methods
Webinar aimsThe webinar aims to provide the participants with introductory insights into web surveys as an increasingly important survey data collection approach. It focuses on essential methodological considerations, implications for practical application of web surveys, and emerging directions of future developments.
Webinar learning outcomesTo be aware of a wide range of possibilities offered by modern web surveys in the official statistics and other fields.
To become familiar with the basic principles and methodological considerations of web survey preparation and implementation.
To understand the benefits, pitfalls, emerging developments and methodological challenges of web survey data collection.

Webinar content		– Characteristics, advantages and limitations of web surveys
– Specifics of web questionnaire design.
– Measures for improvement of response rates and tackling
Internet non-coverage problems in web surveys.
– Web surveys on mobile devices and related recent technological advances.
Difficulty levelIntroductory
Prerequisites for the webinarBasic understanding of general survey methodology.
Further readings and resourcesCallegaro, M., Lozar Manfreda, K. & Vehovar, V. (2015). Web
survey methodology. Los Angeles, CA, US: Sage.
Dillman, D.A., Smyth, J.S., Christian, L.M. (2014). Internet,
phone, mail, and mixed-mode surveys. Hoboken, NJ, US: Wiley.
Couper, M.P. (2008). Designing effective web surveys. New York, NY, US: Cambridge University Press
Presentation material
EMOSWebinar03 Web surveys 
Recording of the webinarEMOSWebinar03-Recording