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Survey Tools
Qualtrics
University College Cork has acquired a campus licence for the online survey instrument QualtricsXM for academic research staff and students. The Qualtrics survey tool will be available free to all academic research staff and students through a university-wide licence. A purpose-built course evaluation tool will also form part of the licensing arrangements.
I am a new user (academic research staff/student) and wish to use Qualtrics, how do I access the service?
- Qualtrics is set up with Single Sign On (SSO) and can be accessed using your UCC email address and password or student UMAIL credentials.
- Auto enrol in Qualtrics by clicking on this link https://ucc.qualtrics.com/
Further information about Qualtrics is now available at https://uccireland.sharepoint.com/sites/QualtricsUCC.
Matrix of Supported Survey Tools
| Method |
About |
Restrictions |
When to Use? |
| Google/MS Forms |
Cloud, SaaS, web based Can be used with Canvas or standalone Best for 1-1000+ users Standard question formats Forms management Built-in exporting functionality (csv, .xlsx, Google Sheets) |
Basic reporting capabilities, limited built-in graphs using Google Sheets No way to determine non-respondents Not linked to registration Limited survey logic Limited collaborative tools Does not support more than one language |
Simple surveys not requiring complex question types or data analysis of results. Surveys with small number of respondents. |
| Qualtrics survey |
Cloud, SaaS, web based, mobile Password protection for survey Survey logic extensive and flexible Multiple language options Control customised surveys Can identify and email non-respondents Templates for data visuals and advanced reporting Built-in exporting functionality (ex. file formats .csv, SPSS) Sophisticated Set Evaluation tool 24/7 support option
|
Some training may be required |
Institutional Surveys Complex Surveys Surveys requiring Data Analytics or Reporting Dashboards Surveys requiring a large volume of responses |
| Other e.g., Lime Survey* |
Cloud, SaaS, web based An open source tool Standard question formats Offline response collection |
Limited email handling Some customizations are difficult No reporting capabilities No real-time data Very limited support options |
When taking part in European/Global projects where the lead university/research use an alternative survey product to Qualtrics and pay for the licence. |
Other survey tools will be phased out and licences will not be renewed. Qualtrics has the ability to import surveys from other survey platforms. Please contact Surveys Project Manager to discuss data management needs, particularly in relation to longitudinal research.