I’d also suggest reflecting on one’s theory of change for one’s research. (Though I’d also suggest this even if one isn’t planning to run this sort ofsurvey.)
I also made quick predictions about what my survey results would be, and what would be “surprisingly” good or bad results. This was to give myself some sort of baseline to compare results against, and help me know/remember how surprised I should be. I think this was worthwhile, and I would do it again.
Finally, some small things I’ll change about my own survey if I run it again:
I should’ve been clearer about whether I wanted feedback on my forum comments, in addition to my posts
I should’ve added a box at the end asking if respondents were comfortable with their comments being included verbatim in a public write-up
On Q3
If an org/individual wants to run such a survey, I’d probably suggest they read Rethink’s post on their survey, Rethink’s survey itself, my survey, 80,000 Hours survey, and maybe 80,000 Hours annual review (I haven’t read the full version of that annual review myself).
I’d also suggest reflecting on one’s theory of change for one’s research. (Though I’d also suggest this even if one isn’t planning to run this sort ofsurvey.)
I also made quick predictions about what my survey results would be, and what would be “surprisingly” good or bad results. This was to give myself some sort of baseline to compare results against, and help me know/remember how surprised I should be. I think this was worthwhile, and I would do it again.
Finally, some small things I’ll change about my own survey if I run it again:
I should’ve been clearer about whether I wanted feedback on my forum comments, in addition to my posts
I should’ve added a box at the end asking if respondents were comfortable with their comments being included verbatim in a public write-up