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What is the purpose of a matrix layout in questionnaire design?
What is the purpose of a matrix layout in questionnaire design?
- To save space by enabling the same kind of response to be given to several questions (correct)
- To confuse respondents with complex question formats
- To ensure that respondents cannot provide consistent answers
- To complicate the questionnaire design
What is the function of the order of questions in a questionnaire?
What is the function of the order of questions in a questionnaire?
- To gather facts or opinions (correct)
- To confuse respondents
- To complicate the research process
- To save space
What do matrix questions in a questionnaire layout enable?
What do matrix questions in a questionnaire layout enable?
- No response to be given to several questions
- Complex and confusing question formats
- The same kind of response to be given to several questions (correct)
- Different responses to be given to each question
What is the purpose of a six point rating scale in a questionnaire?
What is the purpose of a six point rating scale in a questionnaire?
What do commonly used categories in rating scales help with?
What do commonly used categories in rating scales help with?
What does the sequencing of questionnaire questions depend on?
What does the sequencing of questionnaire questions depend on?
What is the purpose of putting general, non-threatening questions first in a questionnaire?
What is the purpose of putting general, non-threatening questions first in a questionnaire?
Why should important items be placed in the first half of a questionnaire?
Why should important items be placed in the first half of a questionnaire?
In what sequence should questionnaire move, according to the text?
In what sequence should questionnaire move, according to the text?
How can questionnaires be administered, according to the text?
How can questionnaires be administered, according to the text?
What should be borne in mind when considering testing for gathering research data?
What should be borne in mind when considering testing for gathering research data?
What should the pre-test and post-test adhere to?
What should the pre-test and post-test adhere to?
What must a researcher be clear about when considering data analysis?
What must a researcher be clear about when considering data analysis?
What should be done when devising a pre-test and post-test?
What should be done when devising a pre-test and post-test?
Matrix questions concern the types of questions, not their layout.
Matrix questions concern the types of questions, not their layout.
A six point rating scale might ask respondents to indicate their response to the statement.
A six point rating scale might ask respondents to indicate their response to the statement.
The sequencing of questionnaire questions depends on the sensitivity of the research, among other factors.
The sequencing of questionnaire questions depends on the sensitivity of the research, among other factors.
Commonly used categories in rating scales help save space in a questionnaire.
Commonly used categories in rating scales help save space in a questionnaire.
The matrix layout in questionnaire design enables different responses to be given for each question.
The matrix layout in questionnaire design enables different responses to be given for each question.
The order of questions in a questionnaire should not consider the sensitivity of the research.
The order of questions in a questionnaire should not consider the sensitivity of the research.
The ordering of the questionnaire is not important.
The ordering of the questionnaire is not important.
Sensitive or potentially embarrassing questions should be placed in the first half of the questionnaire.
Sensitive or potentially embarrassing questions should be placed in the first half of the questionnaire.
Demographic and personal questions should be put at the beginning of the questionnaire.
Demographic and personal questions should be put at the beginning of the questionnaire.
Questionnaires can only be administered through face-to-face interviews.
Questionnaires can only be administered through face-to-face interviews.
Tests for gathering research data may involve assessing achievement, aptitude, and attitude.
Tests for gathering research data may involve assessing achievement, aptitude, and attitude.
The pre-test and post-test must test different content for the same groups.
The pre-test and post-test must test different content for the same groups.
The post-test must be the same for both control and experimental groups.
The post-test must be the same for both control and experimental groups.
A six-point rating scale in a questionnaire serves no purpose.
A six-point rating scale in a questionnaire serves no purpose.
Researchers must be clear about the purpose of data analysis before undertaking any analysis.
Researchers must be clear about the purpose of data analysis before undertaking any analysis.
Tests for gathering research data can be norm-referenced or criterion-referenced.
Tests for gathering research data can be norm-referenced or criterion-referenced.
