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A programming language and computer system for the design, administration, and distribution of surveys are described. A special-purpose programming language allows the concise definition of a survey. The definition is passed to a program generator that creates a program for presenting questions and gathering answers. Conventions for distribution and collection of surveys are discussed. The system reduces many of the problems associated with conducting a survey.
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Perlman, G. Electronic surveys. Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, & Computers 17, 203–205 (1985). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03214383
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03214383