Questionnaires and interviews (AQA GCSE Statistics): Flashcards
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What is a questionnaire used for in research?
What is a questionnaire used for in research?
To collect primary data directly from respondents.
Name one advantage of using questionnaires.
Name one advantage of using questionnaires.
They are cost-effective and can reach many people quickly.
What is a disadvantage of questionnaires?
What is a disadvantage of questionnaires?
They may have lower response rates than interviews.
Why avoid open questions in questionnaires?
Why avoid open questions in questionnaires?
They create varied responses hard to analyze statistically.
What type of question is best for clear data?
What type of question is best for clear data?
Closed questions provide specific options for responses.
What is a leading question?
What is a leading question?
A question that suggests a particular answer is expected.
How can you improve a poorly designed question?
How can you improve a poorly designed question?
Ensure clarity, avoid overlaps, and cover all response options.
What should you check in response options?
What should you check in response options?
They should cover all possibilities without gaps or overlaps.
Why are interviews more expensive than questionnaires?
Why are interviews more expensive than questionnaires?
They require more time and personnel to conduct.
What is a key rule for questionnaire design?
What is a key rule for questionnaire design?
Make questions clear, closed, and avoid leading language.