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“The Nuts and Bolts of Group Randomized Trials” - Participant Feedback Survey for SBM
3/29/2017
Participant Feedback Survey

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“The Nuts and Bolts of Group Randomized Trials” - Participant Feedback Survey for SBM
3/29/2017

Your feedback is important to us and will ensure that this course is relevant, well-executed, and meets your needs. Please provide
responses that best reflect your experience while participating in “The Nuts and Bolts of Group Randomized Trials (GRTs)” course.
The survey should take 5-10 minutes to complete"

1. Please tell us why you decided to participate in this course? (Select all that apply)
Someone recommended this course to me.
I needed to learn more about GRTs for work or school.
I am interested in learning more about GRTs for my own personal knowledge.
I do not have access to a course like this at my institution or organization.
I needed to find a free course to introduce me to GRTs.
Searched online for courses.
Other (please specify):

2. What goals were you hoping to accomplish through participating in this course? (Select all that apply)
To get an introduction to GRTs.
To enhance knowledge.
To advance career.
To determine if I might want to watch the entire course.
Other (please specify):

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3. Overall, did this course meet your expected goals?
Yes
No
Please explain:

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3/29/2017
Course Modules

4. Please rate your level of agreement with the statements below as it relates to Part 1-Introduction and
Overview:
Strongly
Disagree Disagree Agree

Strongly
Agree

I can distinguish the characteristics of different types of randomized trials
I have a better understanding of what factors impact the design of GRTs
I have a better understanding of what factors impact the analysis of GRTs
Please provide any additional comments regarding the content of this module:

5. Please rate your level of agreement with the statements below as it relates to Part 2-Designing the Trial:
Strongly
Disagree Disagree Agree

Strongly
Agree

I can distinguish the characteristics of different types of GRT designs
I have a better understanding of the design features of GRTs
I have a better understanding of the primary threats to internal and statistical validity for
GRTs
Please provide any additional comments regarding the content of this module:

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6. Please rate your level of agreement with the statements below as it relates to Part 3-Analysis
Approaches:
Strongly
Disagree Disagree Agree

Strongly
Agree

I can distinguish which models are appropriate based on the time intervals for the study
I have a better understanding of randomization tests
I have a better understanding of what methods can be used for analysis (GEE, ANCOVA,
etc.)
Please provide any additional comments regarding the content of this module:

7. Please rate your level of agreement with the statements below as it relates to Part 4-Power and Sample
Size:
Strongly
Disagree Disagree Agree

Strongly
Agree

I know which methods are appropriate for calculating power and sample size for GRTs
I have a better understanding of Type I error as it relates to GRTs
I have a better understanding of the most important factors affecting power in a GRT
Please provide any additional comments regarding the content of this module:

8. Please rate your level of agreement with the statements below as it relates to Part 5-Examples:
Strongly
Disagree Disagree Agree

Strongly
Agree

I know a variety of settings in which GRTs and IRGTs can be applied
I have a better understanding of when GRTs should be avoided
I have a better understanding of where experts should be included in the design of GRTs
Please provide any additional comments regarding the content of this module:

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9. Please rate your level of agreement with the statements below as it relates to Part 6-Review of Recent
Practices:
Strongly
Disagree Disagree Agree

Strongly
Agree

I know a number of sources to find more information related to recent GRT practices
I have a better understanding of where other researchers make errors in GRT design and
analysis
Please provide any additional comments regarding the content of this module:

10. Please rate your level of agreement with the statements below as it relates to Part 7-Alternative
Designs and References:
Strongly
Disagree Disagree Agree

Strongly
Agree

I know other alternatives to GRTs
I have a better understanding of the conditions that must be present to utilize alternatives to
GRTs
Please provide any additional comments regarding the content of this module:

11. Please rate your level of agreement with the statements below as it relates to Part 8-ODPs Resources
for Researchers:
Strongly
Disagree Disagree Agree

Strongly
Agree

The resources website will be useful for my work
I plan to share these resources with my colleagues
Please provide any additional comments regarding the content of this module:

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12. Please rate your level of agreement with the statements below as it relates to the overall course:
Strongly
Disagree Disagree Agree

Strongly
Agree

My general understanding of GRTs improved
I will be able to apply this knowledge to my work
I have the necessary information to help inform decisions in my current or future work
Please provide any additional comments:

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“The Nuts and Bolts of Group Randomized Trials” - Participant Feedback Survey for SBM
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13. Please rate your level of agreement with the statements below:
Strongly
Disagree Disagree Agree

Strongly
Agree

The length of the module was appropriate.
The content of the module was well organized.
The breadth of the content was sufficient.
The technical components of the module (audio, visual) worked well.
Please provide any additional comments:

14. Please rate the instructor, Dr. David M. Murray, on the following areas:
Excellent Good Neutral

Fair

Poor

Presenter’s knowledge of content
Presenter’s thoroughness in covering content
Presenter’s sound level and clarity
Overall quality of the presentation
Please provide any additional feedback for Dr. David M. Murray that will improve facilitation:

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15. Please rate the instructor, Dr. Jocelyn A. Lee, on the following areas:
Excellent Good Neutral

Fair

Poor

Presenter’s knowledge of content
Presenter’s thoroughness in covering content
Presenter’s sound level and clarity
Overall quality of the presentation
Please provide any additional feedback for Dr. Jocelyn A. Lee that will improve facilitation:

16. What did you like MOST about the course?

17. What did you like LEAST about the course?

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18. What suggestions do you have for improving this course?

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19. What other pre-conference courses would you like to see provided by the NIH Office of Disease
Prevention?

20. What type of position do you hold?
Staff at a Community Organization/Non-Profit etc.
Staff Researcher
Student
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Faculty
Other (please specify):

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21. Please share your organizational affiliation. For example, NIH-Office of Disease Prevention or State
University.

Thank you again for participating in “The Nuts and Bolts of Group Randomized Trials (GRTs)” course and completing this evaluation. If
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