Whether you are gathering data for a small research study or managing a large-scale research project, selecting the right platform depends on your specific needs. Key factors to consider include the complexity of the logic in your survey, how responses will be collected and analyzed, and the level of collaboration required. Some platforms are designed for basic surveys, while others offer advanced features like branching, conditional logic, and multilingual support. Understanding what you need your survey to do will guide you in finding the best fit for your research.

This resource provides guidance on using institutionally-supported tools for online surveys involving human participants. Explore each option to understand access permissions, data and security considerations, ethics and research compliance, accessibility and compatibility features, and survey design and functionality as well as which McMaster unit provides or hosts the tool.