Chapter objectives:

• To explore the use of survey methods in research into health and health care which are widely used in this and other fields of research
• To define and explain what quantitative survey methodology is – including the techniques and resources required for carrying out a survey
• To outline the role of theory and the process of translating concepts into indicators
• To assess the strengths and weaknesses of different techniques for collecting data
• To identify the major issues in managing a survey and analyzing and presenting data