r/SampleSize Mar 14 '26

Meta Discussion We are looking for moderators to help this subreddit!

7 Upvotes

Well hello there! In order to keep this subreddit running, we are pre-emptively looking for moderators to help us answering your inquiries and judging the flagged posts. With these new recruits, we want to prevent a build-up of unfinished moderation actions, in order to keep this subreddit well-moderated and user-friendly.

We are looking for moderators that can show incentive, yet who do understand that significant decisions need to be decided in consensus with the team. It would also be favourable if you have discord, since this is where we gather and potentially discuss matters. For the rest, it does not matter to us if you are an experienced or new moderator.

If you are interested, please reply on this post and tell a bit about about yourself. Naturally, you can also just send a message to me, or the mod team in general.


r/SampleSize Jul 26 '22

Meta Discussion Flair, Title, Demographic and "Everyone" (and Reposts)

52 Upvotes

This is a revised repost of our previous announcement from u/V2Blast. More edits, including removing the part about post tags, and swapping it for post flairs.

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All posts must have a proper flair.

In 2022, we eliminated the need for a post tag at the beginning of post titles, and are now requiring post flairs. When posting, you will see nine flairs. The following three also have Repost flairs.

  • Academic is for anything done for academic or educational purposes, including high school classes, college classes, and academic research on behalf of a school.
  • Marketing is for private business interests, market research surveys, and other studies done for commercial research or on behalf of a company.
  • Casual is for surveys done out of idle curiosity, personal projects, or surveys that don't fit in one of these categories. If you're not making a profit off your YouTube channel, this one's the one for you.

The following flairs are posts that will be filtered, to be approved by a moderator.

  • Results is for posting your survey's results after it has concluded. If your survey is still in-progress and you wish to share preliminary results, do not use this tag. Share it with your still-active survey.
  • I Don't Know What I'm Doing And I Need Help is a convoluted title, but it's for anyone who doesn't know something about making a survey or interpreting data for crowd-sourced help.
  • Meta Discussion is for any post relating directly to r/SampleSize. This is primarily used for announcements, such as this one, or for posts from mods that affect subreddit rules going forward.

You cannot post to r/SampleSize without applying a flair.

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All posts need to have a title that describes the topic of their survey.

This is the part of your survey that describes what it's about. The following is an example of an improperly titled post.

  • I need 10 responses!

This does not adequately describe the subject of a survey. We need to know what we're going into, what sort of survey we're about to fill out. If your survey is titled like the following...

  • Ice cream flavors

... That's more appropriate for our sub. Don't be afraid to phrase it something more specific and eye-catching to feed the algorithm though, like...

  • What's your favorite ice cream flavors?

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All survey posts require a demographic in parentheses at the end of a post's title.

The demographic that you include in the post title is the group of people that you would like to have fill out your survey. The demographic must be accurate, which means that if the demographic is listed as "everyone" but the survey has any questions that restrict the possible demographics that can respond to it, then that survey will be removed. See the following section for more details.

Results posts do not require a demographic, but you can include one if you want.

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Posts with a demographic of "All" or "Everyone" must be inclusive.

If you label something as available for "All" then please make sure that every single person that could come across the survey can take it. The easiest way to ensure people can answer your "All" surveys is to not ask demographic questions, but that's certainly not foolproof.

While it is preferable if your survey is inclusive, we understand that not every survey may be. If there are any demographic restrictions, they need to be appropriately labeled. Some possible restrictions that your survey may have:

  • Age (e.g. surveys restricted to those 18 or older, or which have an incomplete list of age categories); per the Reddit user agreement, all users must be 13 or older
  • Nationality (e.g. questions that assume the respondent is from the United States)
  • Race or ethnicity
  • Having an account on a platform (this applies to surveys that ask for users of a certain social media)
  • Sex or gender (e.g. questions with only "male" and "female" answer options)

Reddit is used by people of all ages from around the globe. Regarding sex and gender in particular, keep in mind that intersex and non-binary people exist, and not everybody identifies as either male or female. Whenever asking questions for which you may not be able to provide a comprehensive list of answer options, we recommend including an "other" or open-ended answer option.

We understand that not every survey is targeted at everyone, and sometimes you may have made an oversight during the creation of the survey and are unable to change it later - and that is fine. We simply ask that you make sure to label your survey appropriately so that people don't waste their time filling out a survey that isn't appropriate for them.

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Reposts must use their appropriate flair, and be made only after 24 hours have passed since the previous post.

If your initial survey post does not gather as many responses as you need, you are welcome to repost your survey as long as you follow our reposting guidelines.

All reposts must their respective post flairs. You are only allowed to repost a survey once your previous post has fallen off the front page, and 24 hours have passed since that post.

If you have trouble reposting your survey due to Reddit identifying it as a duplicate post, do not delete your previous post. Instead, submit the repost as a new text post, and include the survey link in the body of your post.

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If you come across an issue when posting that ends up with your post filtered, do not delete your post.

Reddit changed what happens when posts get deleted by the user, purging it entirely from moderator view. If you delete it and send a modmail asking for help, we cannot see your deleted post and cannot help you troubleshoot. If it was deleted within less than an hour of initial post, then it's likely not archived either, and we won't be able to see exactly what it was.

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If you don't know whether or not you're allowed to post, don't worry- you are.

This is an odd one for a lot of people, however I'm going to clarify this point now.

If you're reading this, and feel a personal need to ask if you're allowed to post on r/SampleSize, don't worry; you're allowed to post. There's nothing barring you, as long as you follow our posting requirements.

If you, however, require permission to send back to an ethics committee, then please use our modmail form to do so. Sending a template would certainly help on our end who to make it out to.

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The above text explains the required parts of a post title. If you want to include additional information, such as survey length or potential rewards (such as an entry into a raffle for a gift card or something) as well, that is fine - but try to avoid overloading the title with unnecessary/irrelevant information. You can always make a text post and include that information in the body of the post if you feel that the survey requires more introduction or explanation beforehand.

Thank you for your time, and have a great day. If you have any questions about our rules, feel free to send a modmail to /r/SampleSize.


r/SampleSize 16h ago

Results [RESULTS!] Don't Do Drugs "Feud" Survey! (236 responses!)

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35 Upvotes

Thank you to everyone who participated! Answers that did not meet a minimum threshold may not appear on the presented graphs. Read below for Honorable Mentions, as well as What Were They Thinking?

Besides drugs, name something people can be addicted to.

  • Alcohool (typing is hard when you've been drinking)
  • Epiphanies (what?)

Besides mushrooms, what is a non-meat topping people get on a pizza?

  • Beef, Sausages, Tuna (vegetarian approved answers)
  • Mushrooms (maybe they were ON mushrooms when answering)
  • Bananas & Chocolate (and you thought pineapple was a sin)
  • French Fries
  • Grapes (no thank you)
  • Delicacies (huh?)

Besides taking drugs, what's do people do when they have a headache?

  • Aspirin, Ibuprofen, "Have Pain Relief Tablets" (all 3 notable for being drug-free)
  • Stop looking at screens (We could all take a lesson)
  • McDonald's Coke and Fries (Maybe not the fries, but hell yeah on the Coke)
  • They is do whatever. (You ok?)

Besides 4:20, what is a time of day or night that means something to people?

  • It's 10pm, do you know where your children are?
  • Sunrise
  • Time Birthday (Do they mean when the clock matches your birth month and day?)
  • 2.3 (???)

Besides the dangers of drugs, what do guest speakers talk about during school assemblies?

  • Absence (I honestly didn't know if they meant "too many students have been absent!" or they just misspelled "abstinence")
  • Tony touchtone taught me how to dial 911
  • Hoops for Heart (Yes, hula-hoop for your health!)
  • Yo-Yos (I remember this, those two guys showing how cool yo-yos are, everyone bought them, and then no one cared by next week)
  • Train accidents (in France lol) (Wouldn't it be funny if this was a presentation in the U.S. and it was just "French Train Accidents"?)

Besides drugs, what is way people get a natural high?

  • By reading incorrectly written sentences like this question (Did... did I mess up?)
  • Talking shit about people they hate (Damn, son)
  • Ladders (That's legit funny, kudos)
  • Epiphanies (Again?!)

Besides a variety of Coke, name a soft drink available in a Coke Freestyle (fountain) machine.

  • No one has ever said "coke freestyle" before; stop it. (They've been around for 17 years.)

Besides drugs, what is something people might buy on the street?

  • Iguana on a stick (filed under "street food")
  • A House (Everyone go home, this is the best answer)

Besides a weed, what is something a gardener would not want to find in their garden?

  • Weeds (reading comprehension is dropping)
  • Missing Plants (Technically, wouldn't you WANT to find your missing plants in your garden?)
  • Gregg Wallace
  • A Changeling (Even worse if he is in the form of Gregg Wallace)
  • Moose

Besides drugs, what is something you might buy at a marijuana dispensary?

  • Face tattooing (I've never had any desire to go into those trashy places, so I guess it's whatever trashy people like) (Geez, get off your high horse. Hehe... HIGH horse.)
  • Fake Pee
  • A book about marijuana perhaps?
  • Brownie mix?
  • CBF Oil? (Oooh, so close)
  • Girl what else do they have.............. (educate yourself, folks!)

r/SampleSize 1h ago

Academic [Academic] What makes a cat a successful pet? (Everyone, 7-10 min)

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Hi everyone,

I am currently completing a Diploma in Cat Behaviour and as part of my research project I am investigating what people believe makes a cat a successful pet.

The survey is anonymous and takes around 7-10 minutes to complete.

You do not need to currently own a cat to take part.

I would be extremely grateful for any responses.

Survey link:

https://forms.gle/F9VR1WFnguqKZdHt5

Thank you very much for your help!


r/SampleSize 4h ago

Casual [Casual] Quick Yes/No moral dilemmas — where do you stand? (All)

3 Upvotes

I am collecting quick gut-response Yes/No answers to short moral dilemmas (e.g. would you pay $20 to skip a 1-hour line even if it means cutting ahead of others?).

Takes ~1 min, anonymous, no signup needed to vote, and you see the live Yes/No % after each answer:

https://justlikeyou.fun/?q=154990dd-f196-497c-84c0-a047d10a3c9d

All responses are anonymous (no demographics collected). Happy to share the results back here. Thanks!


r/SampleSize 6h ago

Academic How has an anime/anime character changed your life for the better?(Everyone)

4 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

I’m doing a research project about how media can influence people and society, and I’m specifically looking at the impact anime and anime characters can have on people’s lives.

I’d love to hear from you guys:

  • What anime or character had the biggest positive impact on your life?
  • How did they change you?
  • Did they teach you something, change the way you think, motivate you, or help you through a difficult period?
  • If you’re comfortable sharing, was there a specific story or experience that shows how they affected you?

There’s no “wrong” answer — it can be a really popular character or someone much less well-known.

IMPORTANT: If you’re okay with me potentially using your response as data for my research project, please start your response with CONSENT in all caps.

I will NOT include anyone’s name, username, or other identifying information in the project.

Thank you to anyone who takes the time to respond! I’m genuinely interested in hearing your stories.


r/SampleSize 11m ago

Marketing [Marketing] How people manage online returns and refunds (18+, 2+ online returns in the past 12 months)

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I’m conducting independent product-validation research for StudyFrameStudio about how people manage online returns and verify refunds.

I’m looking for adults who have returned at least two online purchases during the past 12 months. The questionnaire begins with your most recent real return and current behavior. A possible product concept appears only later.

Estimated completion time is about 15–18 minutes on a phone. The questionnaire does not request your name, email, address, order number, card number, retailer login, or other identifying information. Responses will be reviewed in aggregate to decide whether the proposed tool should be built. No product is currently available.

Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSfT0vDcDP7udUOkwBHOPu7dqVKC7kczK0BZBwtLTxbqpMHw/viewform

Thank you for sharing your actual experience, including negative feedback or reasons you would not use the concept.


r/SampleSize 26m ago

Marketing App idea validation survey: restaurant memories & recommendations (All ages)

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Hey everyone! My partner and I are exploring an idea for an app called Tast, focused on saving food memories with the people you were actually with, and discovering new restaurants through friends instead of anonymous reviews.

It doesn't exist yet, this is a very early validation survey, so we're genuinely trying to figure out if this solves a real problem or if it's something people already do fine without an app. Honest "this isn't for me" answers are just as useful to us as enthusiastic ones, so please don't feel like you need to be nice about it.

Takes about 3-5 minutes. Thanks a lot for your time!

https://forms.gle/8ErvonpbnomPU8WN7


r/SampleSize 42m ago

Academic Caregivers of autistic youth - looking for participants for a short research survey (UK)

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Hi, my name is Annelies Gibson, I am a researcher at Cardiff University within the School of Computer Science and Informatics.

As part of my research, I will be looking to develop experiential virtual worlds to help alleviate anxiety in autistic young people. I am seeking participants who have experience of working with or caring for autistic young people to fill out a survey that asks questions about the types of environments that are anxiety inducing and how anxiety presents itself in autistic young people.

Please note that the questions will likely include discussion of sensitive topics, but at the end of the survey a list of support links and telephone numbers has been provided.

The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete, you do not have to complete the survey in one sitting, you can leave it and return to it as and when you need to.

If you are interested in having your say and providing valuable information, then please use the link below:

Parent and Caregivers Perspectives of Environmental Anxiety Triggers in Autistic Youth – Fill in form

 

Please note this correspondence can be provided in Welsh and Easy Read format if requested.


r/SampleSize 1h ago

Academic [Academic] Market Survey Questionnaire for EssAgip Kit – The Emergency Medical ID & Vital Card Kit. (Students, Employees, Elders)

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Hi everyone! 👋

I’m a nursing student currently conducting a research study about Emergency Medical Identification Kits (such as medical ID cards, bracelets, tags, or similar identification tools that can provide important medical information during emergencies).

I’m looking for people who are willing to answer a short online survey. Your participation would really help us understand people’s awareness, perceptions, and preferences regarding emergency medical identification kits.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMsGf3DiQrjAKuRv95_J3HxUhW8ME-oc1txlVshvw99MT78A/viewform?usp=header


r/SampleSize 7h ago

Casual "Family Feud" Poll #5 (Everyone)

3 Upvotes

r/SampleSize 2h ago

Marketing Calling all indoor plant lovers (Plant people)

1 Upvotes

Moss pole users — quick question

I’m testing a new climbing-plant support idea and need honest feedback from people who actually grow indoor climbers.

Survey takes about 5 minutes: https://forms.gle/58wbv95Fxp7aN5r7A

There’s also an optional botanical print giveaway at the end.


r/SampleSize 2h ago

Academic Phone usage and digital distractions during work or study (India)

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

I’m conducting a short user research survey to understand how people use their phones during work or study and how digital distractions affect their focus.

The survey takes approximately 3 to 5 minutes and is completely voluntary. There are no right or wrong answers, and I’m looking for honest responses based on your actual experience.

Intended respondents: People based in India who work or study and regularly use their phones for work or study.

Google Survey:
https://forms.gle/ySoRGvZrHoC4eHKk8

Thank you for taking the time to participate. Your responses would really help with my research.


r/SampleSize 2h ago

Academic [Academic] AI-Powered Fashion Recommendations & Online Shopping (18+, Everyone)

1 Upvotes

Do AI recommendations influence what you buy online? 🤖🛍️

I’m researching this question for my dissertation as part of my International Marketing Management studies in Leeds, UK.

I’m looking for people who shop for clothing or fashion online to complete a short survey about their shopping experiences and personalized recommendations.

It takes approximately 2 minutes and does not ask for personal details.

Your answers will be used for academic research and would be a huge help with my dissertation!

🔗 Survey:

https://leedsubs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5ceH1kEWobLIfC6

Thanks in advance to everyone who participates! 🙌🏻

Demographic- Anyone who shops for Fashion Online


r/SampleSize 2h ago

Academic [Academic] Beurteilung von Unternehmensinformationen (Deutschland, 18+, Anlageerfahrung)

1 Upvotes

Guten Morgen zusammen,

für meine Bachelorarbeit an der Heidelberg University suche ich noch Teilnehmer für eine kurze Umfrage zur Beurteilung von Unternehmensinformationen durch Privatanleger.

Teilnehmen können Personen, die
mindestens 18 Jahre alt sind,
ihren Wohnsitz in Deutschland haben und
selbst bereits in Aktien, ETFs, Fonds, Anleihen oder andere Wertpapiere investiert haben.

⏱️ Dauer: ca. 4–5 Minuten
🔒 Teilnahme: freiwillig und anonym
🎁 Unter allen Teilnehmenden wird 2 × 15€ verlost.

👉 Umfrage: https://allocate.monster/XYFQZLSH

Vielen Dank für eure Unterstützung! :)


r/SampleSize 2h ago

Academic Effects of AI anxiety survey (Adults that work with AI as a part of their role)

1 Upvotes

Hi! I'm running a survey for my MSc dissertation that looks at the effects of AI anxiety. Please, if you're required to use AI as a part of your job, can you complete it?

It will take no more than 5-10 minutes and it would help a lot! It is helping expand the existing research pool relating to AI. It's fully anonymous.

https://essex.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7P8tMJDTzXvEsHY

Thank you!


r/SampleSize 16h ago

Academic (Repost) [Academic Repost] The relationship between social support, minority stress, and loneliness in transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive adults (18+, worldwide)

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Hi, my name is Nick, and I am a transmasc nonbinary student conducting a research study as part of my MSc Psychology degree at Arden University in the UK.

I am looking for adults aged 18+ who identify as transgender, nonbinary, gender‑expansive, or any other identity that is not cisgender to take part.

If you meet these criteria, would you please consider taking part?

Link to the questionnaire: https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/BBB916E8-C1BC-4859-9579-7E03D5756C38

Please consider forwarding it on to anyone you feel might be interested.

Thank you for your time.

Nick

(they/them)

Title of Study:

The relationship between social support, minority stress, and loneliness in transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive adults

What does the study involve?

  • Completing an anonymous online questionnaire
  • Questions about minority stress, loneliness, and social support
  • Takes approximately 25 minutes

Who can take part?

Adults aged 18 or older identifying as transgender, non-binary, gender-expansive or any gender identity other than cisgender. From anywhere in the world.

Anonymity & Voluntary Participation

  • The study is fully anonymous
  • No names, emails, or identifying information is collected, just your age and gender identity.
  • The questions are buttons and multiple choice. Only numerical data will be collected from them.
  • You can exit at any time before submitting your responses
  • Once submitted, data cannot be withdrawn because it cannot be linked back to you

Contact

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me:

Nick Dorn

(Legal Name: Tanisha Dorn)

[STU131580@ardenuniversity.ac.uk](mailto:STU131580@ardenuniversity.ac.uk)

Ethics Approval

This study has been approved by the Arden University Faculty of Social Sciences Research Ethics Committee.

Certificate of Ethical Approvalhttps://drive.google.com/.../1vCH1Al-bbWq_Oj3.../view

Ethics ID: P17921


r/SampleSize 4h ago

Casual Quick question for people who carpool (Carpool)

1 Upvotes

I’m doing a bit of research into how people manage shared car journeys - things like keeping track of trips, who drove, and fuel costs.

I’ve put together a very short anonymous survey - around 5–7 questions and roughly 1 minute to complete.

I’d really appreciate responses from anyone who shares lifts, even occasionally.

Survey:

https://tally.so/r/PdQPG0?source=reddit_samplesize

Really appreciate anyone who takes a minute to fill it in - thanks!


r/SampleSize 16h ago

Casual [Casual] Which Christian tradition do your actual beliefs line up with? (30 questions, ~8 min, Anyone who identifies as a Christian)

9 Upvotes

www.faithincommon.com

Reposting to meet guidelines better. I made a quiz that compares your answers to the official doctrine of 21 Christian traditions. Catholic, Orthodox, Lutheran, Reformed, Baptist, Pentecostal, Adventist, LDS, and about a dozen more. 30 statements, answered on a 5 point agree/disagree scale.

Here's the problem I was trying to fix. Most "what denomination are you" quizzes really just test whether you recognize the vocabulary. If you know what words like
"sealed" or "covenant" signal, you can score as a devout member of a church you've never set foot in. So none of these statements name a church, a founder, or a place, and there's no insider jargon anywhere in them. Most statements are also affirmed by several traditions that would never lump themselves together, which makes it hard to guess your way to a flattering result.

Ideal for those with a Christian background. "Not sure" is a real answer to every statement and scores everything neutrally, so there's no penalty for having no opinion.
There's a feedback button under every statement too. If one reads badly or you think l've stated your tradition wrong, tell me there and I'll fix it.

No signup, no ads, nothing saved. Your answers stay in your browser and the result gets packed into the URL instead of a database.

Ask me anything about how the weighting works. There's a 61 question version if you want a sharper read.


r/SampleSize 5h ago

Academic Building an app for people missing food from home, 2 min survey, would love your input (Everyone)

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1 Upvotes

Hey all! I'm working on Craveroots, an app for finding and sharing recipes from different cultures, built especially for students, immigrants, or anyone far from family who's craving the food they grew up with.

Some planned features:

  • A zoomable globe to browse recipes by country (mains, apps, drinks)
  • Multiple user-submitted takes on each dish, with ratings and a leaderboard
  • A "surprise me" random dish picker with difficulty/time info and photo reviews

I'd really appreciate 2 minutes of your time to fill out a quick survey; it's helping shape what gets built.

Thanks so much!


r/SampleSize 11h ago

Casual ¿Sobre qué debería tratar mi próxima página web? (Todas las edades/géneros)

3 Upvotes

¡Hola! Soy estudiante de desarrollo web y tengo dudas sobre el tema de mi próximo proyecto. Les agradecería mucho si me dan su opinión 🙂 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9H0dRec9ApEoZ4T6VfxYw9gTX39SKsKY1tU8akw-N9J6DqA/viewform


r/SampleSize 16h ago

Casual The PG-13 "Feud" Survey! (Everyone, People that laugh at the number 69, 10 questions)

9 Upvotes

Link: https://forms.gle/hh8MiftGyXiGQkur9

Parental Guidance? Who needs it! Can you name something that jiggles? A word that rhymes with "itch"? Something with a hole?

If you're snickering at these, then this quick survey will tickle your entire funny bone. (Hehe, bone.) Once enough responses are collected, Results Will Be Posted! Party on!


r/SampleSize 6h ago

Marketing (Repost) [Repost] Business Idea Feedback for class, URGENT! Need 54 responses asap! (Everyone)

1 Upvotes

Like the title says I need 54 responses soon. This survey is to see how well my product idea would do in the market I suppose. This is just for a class and not an actual business. SHOULD TAKE 30 SECONDS!!! Thank you in advance!!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfspblO4hU7PsvQKaC51Vtd71cd3IjdEnQQ6v_iRrpmBmHV3A/viewform?usp=dialog


r/SampleSize 6h ago

Academic [Academic] Consumer Purchase Intention Through Social Media (18+)

1 Upvotes

Survey duration: 3–4 minutes
Eligibility: 18+ and social media users
I am conducting an MBA academic survey examining factors that influence consumer purchase intention through social media.
This is an anonymous survey for academic purposes only. No names, Reddit usernames, or other identifying information are required.
Survey link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4WxN6r4I7o68D2DUhSm9gQa4EyXjvpKmrfbL_BKLiLj4_cQ/viewform?usp=dialog
Thank you.


r/SampleSize 6h ago

Academic (Repost) [Casual] What makes research papers hard to read? (Students, academics, anyone who reads primary literature, 18+)

1 Upvotes

Short survey (~90 seconds, no email required) on where people get stuck reading research papers — jargon, stats, figures, missing context, etc.

All questions optional except the first. There's one open-text box at the end if you want to vent about a specific paper.

Research Paper Reading Survey