Definition: Survey: A systematic investigation or examination of a particular subject. In general, it refers to an inquiry into the quality of an object (for example, a product) by means of surveys and questionnaires. Surveying: The act of conducting a survey in order to collect information on a specific topic. It involves selecting a sample from a population to gather data about that topic and using statistical methods to analyze the results. Both words are used in various contexts depending on their specific meaning, but they both describe the process of collecting information through an inquiry or investigation. In surveying, researchers may use various methods such as surveys, questionnaires, interviews, focus groups, and experiments to collect data about a particular topic.