Questionnaires (Leaving Cert Mathematics): Quizzes
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What is a questionnaire?
What is a questionnaire?
A structured set of questions
What term describes people who complete questionnaires?
What term describes people who complete questionnaires?
Respondents
What is an advantage of the interview method?
What is an advantage of the interview method?
Allows clarification of questions
Why might self-completion questionnaires be preferred for sensitive topics?
Why might self-completion questionnaires be preferred for sensitive topics?
May encourage more honest responses
How should researchers begin questionnaires?
How should researchers begin questionnaires?
With easy questions
What response format should be provided wherever possible?
What response format should be provided wherever possible?
Tick-boxes or multiple choice
What type of questions should researchers avoid?
What type of questions should researchers avoid?
Leading questions
Which age categories are correctly designed?
Which age categories are correctly designed?
Under 18, 18-30, 31-50, Over 50
What problem commonly occurs with opinion scales?
What problem commonly occurs with opinion scales?
Middle clustering
How can researchers combat middle clustering?
How can researchers combat middle clustering?
Use an even number of options
Why are vague terms like 'sometimes' or 'often' problematic?
Why are vague terms like 'sometimes' or 'often' problematic?
Mean different things to different people
'Normal people enjoy swimming. Do you enjoy swimming?' is an example of what?
'Normal people enjoy swimming. Do you enjoy swimming?' is an example of what?
A leading question
What is the purpose of a pilot survey?
What is the purpose of a pilot survey?
Identify problems before the main survey