Descriptive survey

· Step Three: Designing A Research Survey & Soliciting Participants-

· Part I. Survey Design

· Having identified the variables and hypothesis in the previous steps, design a ten (10) question survey as it relates to the assigned research topic “Barriers to Accepting Health Information Technologies”. The survey must consist of a mix of opened-ended and closed-ended questions

· Determine your sample size

· Discuss how you plan to pilot test the survey before soliciting participants

· Part II. Creating a Cover Letter

· Create a one (1) page cover letter that discusses the following:

· An overview of the topic/study

· Purpose/Need of the study

· State the hypothesis

· The Expected Benefits

· Official Request for Participation

· Identify and explain any associated participant risk(s) and the plan to ensure the confidentiality, privacy and security of the collected data

· The Deadline to complete the survey

· The Data Retention Schedule and the process of discarding the collected data

· Reference and Include an Appendix with Your Survey

· Closing Remarks (along with your contact information)