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As with other types
of survey, you need to be clear at the outset about what
the aims and objectives of the Lifestyle Survey are.
In particular, take time to discuss:
- What is the overall
aim of the survey?
- What is the research
question to be answered?
- Who is the
information for?
- How will the
information be used?
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| Example
If the aim is to improve morbidity
from obesity related disorders in a specified area
using a specific intervention, then the objectives
of a survey would be:
- To measure the prevalence of
obesity in the adult population (age 16-64
years) living in the area of interest;
- To determine the association
between lifestyle factors and obesity;
- To learn about people's
attitudes to diet and exercise.
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The more time spent
testing out answers to these questions, the more
valuable the survey results will be.
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