Extending the capabilities of Internet-based research: lessons from the field

Authors: Tingling, Peter; Parent, Michael; Wade, Michael

Source: Internet Research: Electronic Networking Applications and Policy, Volume 13, Number 3, 2003 , pp. 223-235(13)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

The ubiquity of the Internet and e-mail has resulted in a burgeoning interest in their potential for academic research. This paper summarizes the existing practices of Internet research and suggests extensions to them based on the design and administration of a large-scale, national Web survey. These extensions include consideration of new capabilities such as adaptive questions and higher levels of flexibility and control. Lessons learned include the use of a modular design, management of Web traffic, and the higher level of communication with respondents.

Keywords: Data collection; Internet; Research methods

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/10662240310478231

Publication date: 2003-08-01