# Survey Design --- This section is used to specify the techniques and methods of how item questions and their corresponding scales/domains were developed. #### **Item and Scale/Domain Generation** Processes of generating survey items and/or domains, including those using: * Prior studies or instruments * Interviews or focus groups * Face and content validity * Other methods #### **Survey Structure** - Scales/Domains - Number of scales/domains - Titles of scales/domains (and number of items within scales/domains) ## --- ## Participant Selection This section is intended for the description of who was surveyed and how the survey sample was developed, including: #### **Sampled Population** What is the population from which participants were sampled? #### **Sampling Strategy** Including sampling decisions such as census, randomization, or stratification #### **Specific Groups/Cohorts Sampled** Name of group, defining characteristics, proportion of sample (e.g., cohorts can be defined by demographic group, institutional role, geographical location, etc.) #### **Recruitment Strategy** Identification, communication, follow-up, and any incentives provided to participants