The survey mode of data collection can be a useful tool when looking to fill gaps in the information needed to complete a community health needs assessment. This method of data collection is associated with many different strengths and weaknesses. Some of the strengths include the ability to gain more in-depth information, the ability to figure out what other people think, and the ability to obtain more recent data. Some of the weaknesses include the time it takes to complete the survey, the chance that individuals may not want to participate in the survey, the cost associated with completing the survey, and the chance of error present in the data. There are many sources in which error can be present in surveys, however, there are many methods for reducing them. If the sources of error are addressed, the likelihood of the survey data being accurate and less biased increases. Due to this, the many sources of error are an important takeaway as they directly relate to the quality of data produced. Overall, surveys are an essential tool in completing CHNAs. They provide a method for data collection that could not be completed otherwise. They allow for valuable data to be