The type of question asked during a survey can and will be about a number of different things. Here is a sample of the type of survey questions you can expect to be asked:
- Business
- Example: If you own a business, how many new employees did you hire this year?
- Economic Issues
- Example: In your opinion, should interest rates rise?
- Education
- Example: Are you currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution?
- Elections
- Example: Did you vote in the 2015 federal election?
- Foreign Policy
- Example: Do you think we should tighten cross-border security to Canada?
- Government Institutions
- Example: Do you think the FBI is an effective government agency?
- Health Issues
- Example: Are you concerned about obesity in young children?
- International Affairs
- Example: Does the fear of terrorism keep you from doing things?
- News Media
- Example: Does CNN provide a non-biased news perspective?
- Personal Beliefs
- Example: Do you consider yourself a follower of the Christian faith?
- Social Issues
- Example: Do you think marijuana has a negative effect on society?
- Technology
- Example: When shopping online, are you concerned about privacy issues?