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At St. Edward's, you can use Google Forms or Qualtrics to create surveys.
Google Forms works well for simple input, like signing participants up for a workshop or gathering feedback. Qualtrics is better suited for academic research or complex surveys requiring branching and imported data.
Find a more detailed comparison below:
Features
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Qualtrics
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Google Forms
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Standard question formats (ex. multiple choice, checkboxes, short answer, etc.)
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Yes |
Yes |
| File Uploads |
Yes; 1 file upload per question |
Yes; up to 10 file uploads per question |
| Survey Logic (Branching) |
Yes, with extensive flexibility |
Yes, with limited functionality |
| Reporting |
Yes, with extensive built-in and exporting functionality
(e.g. file formats .csv, SPSS)
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Yes, limited built-in graphs using Google Sheets or exporting functionality
(e.g. file formats .csv, .xlsx, Google Sheets)
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| Email Notifications |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ability to control customized surveys and distribution messages using imported data |
Yes |
No |
| Distribute Survey |
Yes, with custom emails, importing contacts, contact lists, anonymous links and reminders. |
Yes, with emails and anonymous links |
| Custom Design Templates |
Yes, but limited |
Yes |
Note: The described services are administered by St. Edward's, so they're distinct from personal Google accounts. We strongly advise against storing any institutional data on personal accounts.