Survey Science in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Mark R. Zonfrillo, Douglas J. Wiebe
2011 Pediatric emergency care  
Surveys conveniently acquire and summarize valuable information from a target population. The specific aims, design, target sample, mode of distribution, data analysis, and inherent limitations of the survey methodology should be carefully considered to maximize the validity of the results. This review provides guidance on the methods and standards necessary to complete sound survey science.
doi:10.1097/pec.0b013e3182187524 pmid:21546814 fatcat:zoowy5ehsjap7b2khnpuhrgsl4