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Essentials of Survey Research Design
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This course is designed to help delegates understand all the steps in conducting a high-quality survey whether it is interviewer-based or a web survey.
14 July 2026 - 16 July 2026
Online
Essentials of Survey Research Design - Virtual Classroom