# Introduction ## What is a Survey? A survey is a method of data collection that involves gathering information from a sample of individuals or entities in order to gather insights, opinions, or factual data on a specific topic or issue. Surveys are commonly used in research, market research, social science, and various fields to collect data for analysis and decision-making purposes. Digital surveys offer several advantages over traditional paper-based surveys, including faster data collection, automated data entry, and real-time data analysis. They also allow for greater flexibility in terms of sample size, geographic reach, and targeting specific populations. Additionally, digital surveys can provide enhanced data quality through built-in validation checks, skip patterns, and randomization features. ## BDB Survey BDB Survey module helps the users to quickly create, customize, and distribute digital Surveys with the targeted group of people to collect responses and analyze them. Respondents can access and complete digital surveys using their computers, tablets, or smartphones, typically through web browsers or dedicated survey apps. BDB surveys can include various types of questions, such as multiple-choice, rating scales, open-ended, or multimedia-based questions that can include images, videos, or audio. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.bdb.ai/survey-6/introduction.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.