Is the Applicability of Web-Based Surveys for Academic Research Limited to the Field of Information Technology?

Currently, the Internet provides researchers with the opportunity to conduct online surveys in a more efficient and effective way than was previously allowed by traditional means. While the popularity of online data collection methodology has increased, only a limited number of studies have been done related to the topic of using Web-Based Surveys specifically for academic research. The purpose of this research project-inprogress is twofold. The first objective is to explore potential differences in attitudes toward using Web-Based Surveys as a tool for academic research among Information Technology versus non-Information Technology researchers. The second goal is to investigate the relationship between participants' degree of computer literacy and their acceptance of and trust in Web-Based Surveys.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2003
• Where: HICSS
• Authors: Narcyz Roztocki, Nawal Ait Lahri
• Keywords: Academic Research, Biometrics, HICSS 2003, Internet Provides Researchers, System Sciences, Web-Based Surveys