Questionnaires and interviews (Edexcel GCSE Statistics): Flashcards
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What is the main purpose of a questionnaire?
What is the main purpose of a questionnaire?
To gather primary data directly from respondents.
Name an advantage of questionnaires over interviews.
Name an advantage of questionnaires over interviews.
More cost-effective and ensure standardisation.
Why is standardisation important in questionnaires?
Why is standardisation important in questionnaires?
It makes data reliable and fairly comparable.
What is a limitation of questionnaires?
What is a limitation of questionnaires?
They are inflexible once distributed, risking misinterpretation.
Why should leading questions be avoided?
Why should leading questions be avoided?
They bias responses and compromise data validity.
What makes a good response box in a questionnaire?
What makes a good response box in a questionnaire?
Unambiguous options that clearly fit respondents' situations.
Describe a common mistake in questionnaire design.
Describe a common mistake in questionnaire design.
Using vague distance options without time frames.
What is a critical evaluation question for questionnaires?
What is a critical evaluation question for questionnaires?
Is the time frame, overlap, and coverage of responses appropriate?
What is a key point for designing questions?
What is a key point for designing questions?
Make questions clear, specific, and avoid leading bias.