[Air-l] Lurker and Participant Survey

[T. Kennedy]

I'm a bit stumped. Is this a (your) personal interest survey, or is this
being facilitated through an organization or University Dept? If the latter,
I'm surprised that the IRB/ethics would've been approved so quickly, but I'm
assuming that it is just for personal interest as there is no introduction
to the study - what the objectives of the 'study' are, why you're conducting
this study and what will be done with the data (publish in journals?); no
consent form, no assurance of confidentiality etc etc.

The nature of the questions leads me to believe there is more going on here,
especially since the focus of the questions are on the AoIR list and its
members - feeling equal to others, sense of community and so forth - and
less so on lurkers and their behaviours (and they might be defined). 

Perhaps some clarification? Is this survey supported by the AoIR
organization?
What will you do with the data? Where will it be posted for access? What
other studies can be generated from this? How will this benefit everyone?

Tracy


-----Original Message-----
From: air-l-bounces at listserv.aoir.org
[mailto:air-l-bounces at listserv.aoir.org] On Behalf Of James Whyte
Sent: May 19, 2007 1:37 AM
To: air-l at listserv.aoir.org
Subject: [Air-l] Lurker and Participant Survey

Indicated in earlier postings, I have created a survey to assess AIR-L
Participant / Lurker behavior. Initially it was specifically directed
towards "Lurking". I have change the approah to include all AIR-L
registrants. It would be hepful and appreciated if all list registrants
would take a few minutes and fill out the survey. It is hoped that the
results will be generative of other studies, so, we will share the data for
everyones benefit. It is a blind study and there are no questions that can
be used to identify individuals.
   
  A single optional question ask for an email address, if you will allow
yourself to be interviewed.
   
  click on this link to obtain the survey:
  http://www.questionpro.com/akira/TakeSurvey?id=706379
   
  James