MEDRI: What do you mean by that? Using cognitive interviews to test and improve survey questionnaires-Alexandra Cooper, PhD 10/2/25

Greenville, SC US

Speaker: Alexandra Cooper, PhD

The speaker for this session has no relevant financial relationships to report.

Learning Objectives

1. Define cognitive interviews and explain how they are used to improve survey questions.

2. Develop skills to design cognitive interview protocols and understand the logistical considerations necessary for conducting successful interviews.

3. Interpret the data gathered through cognitive interviews and understand how to apply these findings to enhance the clarity, validity, and reliability of survey instruments.

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Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Attendance
Registration opens: 
10/02/2025
Claim credit by: 
10/02/2028
Part of: 
MEDRI Enduring Content - 2025FA/2026SP Sessions
USC School of Medicine Greenville
607 Grove Rd.
C. Dan Adams Lecture Hall
Greenville, SC 29605
United States

Alexandra Cooper, PhD

Associate Director, Duke Initiative on Survey Methodology

Associate Director of Assessment, Kenan Institute for Ethics

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Attendance
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