Questionnaires (Leaving Cert Mathematics): Flashcards
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Define questionnaire
Define questionnaire
Structured set of questions to collect specific data from individuals
Define respondents
Define respondents
Individuals who complete questionnaires
Interview method of questionnaire
Interview method of questionnaire
Interviewer reads questions & records answers
Advantage of self-completion method
Advantage of self-completion method
More cost-effective & may encourage honest responses
Guideline for question length
Guideline for question length
Keep questions short and simple
What are leading questions?
What are leading questions?
Questions suggesting what the 'correct' answer should be
Define multiple-response questions
Define multiple-response questions
Questions offering predetermined answer choices
What are opinion scales?
What are opinion scales?
Scales measuring attitudes/feelings about topics
What is middle clustering in opinion scales?
What is middle clustering in opinion scales?
Respondents cluster answers around middle options to avoid appearing extreme
Define bias in questionnaires
Define bias in questionnaires
Questions influencing responses or making data unrepresentative
Problem with vague questions
Problem with vague questions
Terms like 'sometimes' mean different things to different people
What is a pilot survey?
What is a pilot survey?
Small-scale trial of questionnaire before full study
Purpose of pilot surveys
Purpose of pilot surveys
Identify & fix problems with questions before main survey