Designing Effective Questionnaires

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What is the primary purpose of generating a questionnaire?

To present data
To write a report
To gather information (correct)
To conduct interviews

A questionnaire is an ineffective tool for collecting data.

False (B)

What is one key element to consider when designing a questionnaire?

Clarity of questions

To ensure accurate responses, it is important to avoid leading questions in a ______.

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Match the types of questions with their purposes:

<p>Open-ended questions = Allow respondents to provide detailed answers Closed-ended questions = Provide specific response options Likert scale questions = Measure attitudes or opinions Demographic questions = Collect background information about respondents</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Purpose of Questionnaires

The core objective of generating a questionnaire is to gather data efficiently.

Questionnaires for Data Collection

Questionnaires are effective tools for collecting data, contrary to the statement provided.

Leading Questions

Leading questions can significantly bias responses and should be avoided when designing questionnaires.
Leading questions are worded in a way that suggests a preferred answer.

Types of Questions

Open-ended questions encourage detailed responses and provide qualitative insights.
Closed-ended questions offer a limited set of options for respondents and generate quantitative data.
Multiple-choice questions present several answer choices, facilitating easy data analysis.
Rating scale questions allow respondents to express their opinions on a numerical scale, quantifying their assessments.