survey

A survey can be used to collect statistical data. Surveying is also the process of "looking over" someone or something.

When making reference to land surveying, it involves using GPS technology to "look over" the Earth using satellites and other means to determine boundaries for creating maps and defining land ownership, etc.

A statistical survey involves collecting data, usually opinions from individuals, in order to make decisions. These surveys are used heavily to help business owners know where to focus their resources for product creation and improvement.

With the advent of the Internet, a whole new opportunity opened for people to get paid for online surveys. Big companies, like Chrysler, Burger King, Subway, and thousands of others are paying individuals for their opinions on products, services, etc.

You'll find bloggers talking about surveys at sites like Education GIS and Scientific Blogging.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “survey”

• in Politics
  What Matters Most in Election 2012 for Voters Belonging to Faith Communities
  New survey by the Barna Group gives insight on how the faith of likely voters affects the issues they care about.
  by efrank / on Apr 22, 2012
• in Politics
  Study: 26% of Americans Had Health Insurance Gap Last Year
  The primary cause of this gap in coverage is job-related, according to the Commonwealth Fund.
  by stephengfm / on Apr 21, 2012
• in IT
  Business Networks Use Apple and BlackBerry Over Android
  IT Professionals use Apple iOS and BlackBerry over Android or WP7 devices in survey.
  by jbinc / on Jan 19, 2012

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• Space Squid Victorious!

  
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• India Ink: Shashi Tharoor is India’s Social Media King, New Survey Says

  
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• Concern Worldwide Consultancy Opportunity: Programme Baseline Survey 2012

  
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• Geek Pride Day Survey 2012

  
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• Mercedes-Benz, Buick Recognized as Top Vehicle Satisfaction Award Brands

  
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• Magnitude-4.7 quake rattles New Zealand; downtown Christchurch closed, but no injuries

  
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• Ukraine introduces ban on public smoking

  
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• Why girls have green noses: Females are more adept at recognising garden scents

  
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• Strong quake hits Norwegian Sea: USGS

  
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• Poll!

  
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