14 Questions
What is the main difference between a survey and a questionnaire?
A survey is used for statistical analysis, while a questionnaire is for individual benefit.
What are the characteristics of self-administered questionnaires?
They are standardized with identical wording for all respondents.
What is the first step in designing a questionnaire?
Listing the topics that the survey instrument must cover.
What makes a survey different from a questionnaire in terms of data handling?
A survey involves data collection for statistical analysis, while a questionnaire collects information for the benefit of one single individual.
What is a disadvantage of researcher-administered questionnaires?
Costly and time-consuming to perform
Which type of question is best for collecting data on categorical or quantitative variables?
Closed-ended questions
What is an example of a ranked (ordinal) categorical answer?
Likert scale questions
In a survey or a questionnaire design, what should the question state for numeric responses?
How specific the answers should be
Why should survey developers carefully consider the question order?
To prevent habituation in respondents' answers
What is the purpose of back translation in questionnaire design?
To confirm the accuracy of the translation from the original language to a new language
What type of reliability is demonstrated when consistent answers are given to similar questions and when an assessment yields the same outcome when repeated several times?
Internal consistency
What statistical method is used to create one or more index variables (called components) from a larger set of measured variables?
Principal component analysis (PCA)
Which type of validity uses an established test as a standard for confirming the utility of a new test that examines a similar theoretical construct?
Criterion validity
What is the purpose of a pilot test in questionnaire design?
To evaluate the feasibility of a full-scale research project
Explore the advantages and disadvantages of researcher-administered questionnaires in this questionnaire design quiz. Learn about the benefits of ensuring representative respondents and the drawbacks of the costly and time-consuming process.
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