Questionnaire Design Basics

What is the purpose of self-classification in the context of designing a questionnaire?

Which data collection method does NOT typically involve direct interaction with respondents?

What characteristic is essential to consider when determining the audience for a questionnaire?

What does choosing an anonymous data collection procedure imply?

Why is it important to consider the characteristics of the audience when designing a questionnaire?

What is one of the key aspects of confidentiality regarding respondent data in research?

Which method is NOT mentioned as a means to conduct data collection?

When designing a questionnaire, which type of question allows for a broader range of responses?

How should the components of the questionnaire be structured?

Which of the following accurately describes predetermined answers in a questionnaire?

What is the primary purpose of a questionnaire?

Which of the following best describes 'attitude' as outlined in the content?

What is essential to determine before designing a questionnaire?

In the context of a questionnaire, what does 'knowledge' refer to?

Which component is NOT necessary for developing a questionnaire?

What does the term 'behavior/practice' imply in the context of questionnaire design?

What should be prioritized when creating survey questions?

Which term describes aspirations that require imagination and understanding?

A questionnaire is a tool to gather information from individuals about their feelings, beliefs, experiences, perceptions, or attitudes.
It is a written or printed form consisting of a list of questions.
It is an efficient way to collect data from a large number of individuals.

Determine purpose: What are you trying to find out? What research question are you trying to answer?
Decide what to measure:
- Attitude: A person's mental and emotional response to something.
- Knowledge: A person's understanding of a subject.
- Vision/Dream: A person's aspirations and understanding of a particular issue.
- Behavior/Practice: A person's actions and mannerisms in response to their environment.
- Self-classification: How a person identifies themselves.
- Characteristics: Features or qualities that describe a person, place, or thing.
Determine who should be asked: Who is your target audience?
Consider the audience: Understand their level of knowledge, experience, and approach to the topic.

Choose data collection method:
- Mailed: Questionnaire sent through the mail.
- Face-to-face: Delivered in person and completed on the spot.
- Web/online: Delivered and completed online.
Choose collection procedure:
- Anonymous: Respondent's identity is not collected.
- Confidential: Respondent's identity is collected but not published (data remains confidential).
Choose measurement score:
- Close-ended questions: Respondents choose from a predetermined list of answers.
- Open-ended questions: Respondents provide their own answers.
Create a questionnaire:
- Separated: Instructions and questions are presented on separate pages.
- Combined: Instructions and questions are presented on the same page.

Instructions: Clear and concise instructions on how to complete the questionnaire.
Predetermined answers: A list of possible responses for close-ended questions.
Additional information: Supportive information on the object of research.