survey
A research method used for collecting data from a predefined group of respondents to gain information and insights into various topics of interest. It typically involves a standardized set of questions aimed at gathering statistical data or public opinions.
Exemplos
3 de 5The marketing team sent out a survey to understand why customers were leaving the platform.
The advertising department distributed a questionnaire to find out why clients were stopping their service.
According to a recent survey, most teenagers prefer streaming services over traditional television.
Based on a recent poll, the majority of young people choose online video over broadcast TV.
The study utilized a cross-sectional survey to gather data on dietary habits across different age groups.
The research used a specific type of data collection to look at eating patterns in various ages.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the prefix 'Sur-' (over) and the root '-vey' (from 'view'). To survey is to 'view over' a whole landscape of data.
Quiz rápido
The university decided to ________ a survey among alumni to improve the curriculum.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: conduct
Exemplos
The marketing team sent out a survey to understand why customers were leaving the platform.
businessThe advertising department distributed a questionnaire to find out why clients were stopping their service.
According to a recent survey, most teenagers prefer streaming services over traditional television.
everydayBased on a recent poll, the majority of young people choose online video over broadcast TV.
The study utilized a cross-sectional survey to gather data on dietary habits across different age groups.
academicThe research used a specific type of data collection to look at eating patterns in various ages.
I'm just doing a quick survey of everyone's favorite pizza toppings before I place the order.
informalI am asking everyone which pizza ingredients they like best before I buy them.
The government has authorized a comprehensive survey of the coastal erosion patterns in the region.
formalThe authorities have approved an extensive study of how the coastline is wearing away in this area.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
take a survey
to participate as a respondent in a study
site survey
an inspection of an area where work is proposed
aerial survey
the collection of data from an aircraft or satellite
Frequentemente confundido com
Surveillance is the close observation of someone (often for security), whereas a survey is a systematic collection of data/opinions.
A poll usually consists of a single, simple question, while a survey is more comprehensive and detailed.
Notas de uso
In academic and professional writing, use 'conduct' or 'carry out' with 'survey' rather than 'do' or 'make'. Note that the noun is stressed on the first syllable, while the verb is often stressed on the second.
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'make a survey' when they should use 'conduct a survey' or 'administer a survey'.
Dica de memorização
Think of the prefix 'Sur-' (over) and the root '-vey' (from 'view'). To survey is to 'view over' a whole landscape of data.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old French 'surveir', from 'sur-' (over) + 'veir' (to see).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking countries, political polls and market research surveys are a constant presence in news and social media, significantly influencing public discourse.
Quiz rápido
The university decided to ________ a survey among alumni to improve the curriculum.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: conduct
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