A survey is a widely used method of sociological research that typically involves the systematic administration of a standardised set of questions, often in the form of questionnaires, to a sample of individuals drawn from a larger population being studied. The goal of a survey is to collect data on the attitudes, beliefs, behaviours, opinions, or characteristics of the population of interest through the responses provided by the sample members. The data collected through surveys is often analysed using statistical techniques to identify patterns, regularities, and relationships between variables within the population. Surveys can be conducted in various formats, including mail-in questionnaires, telephone interviews, face-to-face interviews, and online surveys, each with its own advantages and limitations in terms of cost, response rates, and the type of data that can be collected. The quality of a survey depends on factors such as the design of the questions, the selection of a representative sample, and the rate of response from the participants.