This "What is a Survey" booklet is written primarily for non-specialists and is free of charge. Its overall goal is to improve survey literacy among individuals who participate in NORC Surveys or use NORC survey results. The material is taken from the American Statistical Association (ASA) series of the same name, which I edited, that was designed to promote a better understanding of what is involved in carrying out sample surveys - especially those aspects that have to be taken into account in evaluating the results of surveys Fritz Scheuren Click here to read Chapter