Survey Design Best Practices
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What is the primary objective of including demographic questions in a survey?

  • To describe sample representation and segment results (correct)
  • To gather personal opinions about the survey topic
  • To ensure all respondents have a similar background
  • To create a more engaging survey experience
  • Which survey design approach focuses on gathering open-ended responses before more specific ones?

  • Pathway approach
  • Funnel approach (correct)
  • Screener questions
  • Closed-ended questions
  • What is a common mistake to avoid when developing survey questions?

  • Sequencing questions logically
  • Making questions too straightforward
  • Including loaded or ambiguous questions (correct)
  • Using closed-ended questions exclusively
  • What is one of the critical stages in the survey research process?

    <p>Survey design (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of survey component is considered an 'overall measure'?

    <p>Questions tracking sentiment over time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the pathway approach in survey design?

    <p>To follow the logical sequence of experiences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should surveys be clear and concise?

    <p>To effectively measure what they aim to evaluate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of question is primarily used in quantitative surveys?

    <p>Closed-ended questions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of survey question design typically starts broad and becomes more specific?

    <p>Funnel approach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scale of measurement involves a true zero point?

    <p>Ratio (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a ratio scale from an interval scale?

    <p>Ratio scales lack an absolute zero point. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of awareness question allows respondents to freely recall brands without cues?

    <p>Unaided awareness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of Likert scales?

    <p>They can have a neutral midpoint. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following considerations is crucial when crafting survey response options?

    <p>Balancing different scales (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of randomization in response options?

    <p>To combat order bias. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about interval scales is true?

    <p>They show differences in values along the scale. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key reason for using branching questions in surveys?

    <p>To skip irrelevant questions for certain respondents. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of scale should be used for measuring levels of education?

    <p>Ordinal scale. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should demographic questions be positioned in a survey for optimum response?

    <p>At the end to avoid discomfort. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue might arise if negative labels are used in a Likert scale?

    <p>It may confuse the range of responses. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended maximum length for most surveys to ensure quality responses?

    <p>5-7 minutes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical format for a balanced Likert scale?

    <p>1 to 5 with equidistant options on either side of a neutral point. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes stackable surveys?

    <p>They are broken into a series of smaller surveys over time. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor influences the likelihood that respondents choose top-listed options?

    <p>Order bias. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of measurement uses values that can be counted as distinct groups?

    <p>Nominal measurements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement describes ordinal measurements?

    <p>They can be ranked in a clear order. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant drawback of longer surveys?

    <p>They risk lower response rates and incompleteness. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor may allow a survey to run longer than 5-7 minutes?

    <p>The respondents' familiarity with the topic. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a brand attribute question?

    <p>Do you believe our products are innovative? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a mistake when crafting survey questions?

    <p>Combining two questions into one (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What scale is commonly used to measure agreement with brand statements?

    <p>1 to 5 scale (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should survey questions avoid to maximize understanding?

    <p>Leading and loaded questions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can questions be designed to avoid taxing respondents' memory?

    <p>By avoiding detailed historical comparisons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should 'not applicable' options be included in surveys?

    <p>They allow respondents to express unfamiliarity with items. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What problem is posed by overlapping response options in surveys?

    <p>They create confusion for respondents. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of question is primarily used to gather strengths and weaknesses?

    <p>Open-ended questions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of double-barreled questions?

    <p>They contain multiple questions within one. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes a question considered leading?

    <p>It suggests a desirable response implicitly. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended practice when designing survey questions?

    <p>Avoiding any form of social desirability bias. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common mistake associated with leading questions?

    <p>They result in biased outcomes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be avoided when constructing survey items?

    <p>Combining multiple issues into single questions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Survey Design

    The most crucial part of survey research, aiming for a clear, concise instrument that accurately measures intended aspects.

    Overall Measures

    Include measures that evaluate sentiment regarding the subject being studied, assisting with tracking over time and correlation analysis.

    Demographic Questions

    Essential for most surveys, though unrelated to the primary research objective. They aid in describing sample representation and result segmentation.

    Funnel Approach

    A survey structure that begins with general questions and moves to more specific inquiries, useful for getting initial opinions before delving deep.

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    Pathway Approach

    A survey structure by experience, organizing the questions in the order of experiences (e.g., a customer journey).

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    Screener Questions

    Questions placed before core questions to filter out respondents who don't qualify for the survey.

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    Closed-ended Questions

    Questions that limit responses to specific options, making surveys quantitative.

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    Online Survey Tools

    Tools used commonly for conducting surveys, facilitating their accessibility.

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    Branching questions in surveys

    Questions asked conditionally based on previous answers, only applied to a subset of respondents.

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    Demographic questions placement

    Ideally placed at the end of a survey, unless used as screeners, to avoid initial respondent fatigue.

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    Survey Length

    The duration of a survey should be short (5-7 minutes max) for better response completion rates and reduced drop-off.

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    Stackable survey

    A long survey broken into smaller parts, dispersed over time.

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    Multi-channel survey

    A survey distributed through multiple platforms for wider reach or enhanced engagement.

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    Categorical measurement

    Values representing distinct groups based on a characteristic or label.

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    Nominal measurement

    Categorical data with no inherent order.

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    Ordinal measurement

    Categorical data with a clear order or ranking.

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    Customer Familiarity Scale

    A scale from 1 to 5 used to measure how familiar customers are with a company or product. 1 represents not at all familiar, and 5 represents very familiar.

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    Descriptor Questions

    Open-ended questions used to understand customer perceptions of a company (e.g., "What words would you use to describe [company]?" ).

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    Brand Attribute Ratings

    Questions measuring the degree to which customers believe a brand possesses specific attributes (e.g., "How much do you agree that [company] is focused on quality?" ).

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    Leading/Loaded Questions

    Questions that suggest a particular answer or contain biases.

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    Ambiguous Questions

    Vague or unclear questions that can be interpreted in different ways leading to inaccurate results.

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    Survey Components

    Survey components include overall measures and demographic questions. Survey approaches include funnel (broad to specific) and pathway (experience-ordered).

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    Scales of Measurement

    Scales of measurement (categorical and continuous) apply to quantitative data. Categorical scales include nominal and ordinal. Continuous scales include interval and ratio.

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    Survey Response Options

    Considerations for survey responses include: scale type (categorical or continuous), balancing scales, consistent comparisons, visual weight, response order, avoiding overlap, and including "not applicable/don't know" options.

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    Question Pitfalls

    Avoid complex, leading, loaded, ambiguous, double-barreled survey questions.

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    Survey Uses

    Surveys can gather feedback on new product directions (development), brand perceptions (unbiased), and customer/employee satisfaction (engagement).

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    Interval Scale

    A measurement scale with clear order and exact differences between values.

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    Ratio Scale

    A measurement scale with equal intervals and an absolute zero point.

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    Likert Scale

    A survey response scale with options ranging from one extreme to another, sometimes with a neutral midpoint.

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    Balanced Likert Scale

    A Likert scale ensuring equal representation of positive and negative options.

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    Order Bias

    The tendency for respondents to choose options at the top of a list more often.

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    Ordinal Variables

    Variables that can be ordered, but intervals between values are not equal.

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    Educational Levels

    Representations of formal education attainment, like High School, Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral.

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    Visual Weight

    The perceived strength or importance a response option has based on presentation.

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    Interval Variable Scales

    Scales that measure intensity (e.g., Likert scale). They can measure from positive to negative or negative to positive.

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    Not Applicable Options

    Include options like 'not applicable', 'don't know', or 'unsure' when appropriate.

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    Overlapping Response Options

    Avoid using options that overlap. Each option should be exclusive; so respondents can pick only one valid option.

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    Open-ended Questions

    Questions designed to gather detailed answers, not just a simple choice from options.

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    Complex Questions

    Questions with multiple parts or stipulations; don't confuse respondents.

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    Leading Questions

    Questions that subtly suggest a particular answer; they bias the results.

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    Loaded Questions

    Questions that might encourage a socially desirable answer (often influencing or pressuring the respondant).

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    Study Notes

    Learning Objectives

    • Create surveys using best practices, including survey components, question sequencing, and appropriate length.
    • Identify and avoid common survey mistakes, such as complex, leading, loaded, ambiguous, and double-barreled questions.
    • Identify categorical and continuous measurement scales for survey response options.

    Introduction to Survey Instruments

    • Surveys are a common form of primary research, frequently conducted online.
    • Surveys are primarily quantitative, using mostly closed-ended questions.
    • Surveys may also include open-ended questions for qualitative data.
    • Proper survey design is crucial for successful research.

    Common Universal Survey Components

    • "Overall measures" are components used to gauge overall sentiment about a subject.
    • These measures can be used for tracking over time and correlation analysis.

    Demographics Questions

    • Demographics questions, although not directly related to the research objective, are necessary for understanding sample representation.
    • Use sparingly and only if helpful for segmentation analysis (e.g., age, gender, education).

    Question Sequencing

    • Funnel approach: Start with broad questions to gather general responses before more specific questions.
    • Order bias can occur if questions are asked in an inappropriate order.
    • Pathway approach: Structure the survey in the order of experiences and events (e.g., customer journey)

    Types of Approaches (for questions)

    • Screener questions: Used to pre-qualify respondents for the remainder of the survey.
    • Branching questions: Questions that determine which subsequent questions are asked based on the respondent’s previous answers.

    Survey Length

    • Survey length depends on the format and the topic's importance to the respondent.
    • Surveys should ideally be short, typically 5-7 minutes, to avoid incomplete responses.
    • Stackable surveys break down longer surveys into smaller ones over time.
    • Multi-channel surveys break down long surveys into smaller surveys conducted across multiple platforms.

    Scales of Measurement

    • Categorical variables can be counted as groups/characteristics.
    • Continuous variables use numerical values and are placed in a logical order with equal distances between points.

    Categorical Measurement

    • Nominal: Categories with no implied order. Example: eye color.
    • Ordinal: Categories with implied order. Example: educational attainment levels.

    Continuous Measurement

    • Interval: Equal intervals between values/datapoints; Example: Temperature in Celsius.
    • Ratio: Same as interval but with a meaningful zero point. Example: weight

    Likert Scales

    • Likert scales are commonly used to measure attitudes.
    • The scale provides a range of options (often 5 points) with anchors at both ends.
    • Scales can be balanced with options that span a positive to a negative extreme.

    Visual Weight

    • If a scale has visually emphasized points, the respondent will be more likely to choose those options.
    • Avoid this by structuring scales such that all values are equally noticeable.

    Order of Response Options

    • Responses often have order bias.
    • Randomize response order/options to mitigate the effect.

    "Not Applicable" Options

    • Include "not applicable" options whenever necessary; forcing respondents to answer about something they aren't familiar with can skew results.
    • Ensure survey items are relevant to respondents.

    Overlapping Response Options

    • Avoid overlapping response options to ensure clarity for respondents.
    • If options overlap, provide specific response options that do not overlap.

    Open-Ended Questions

    • Useful to gather detailed responses, opinions, and experiences.
    • Useful in understanding strengths, weaknesses of a topic/service.
    • Useful for collecting ideas and thoughts regarding new product development.

    Development Mistakes to Avoid

    • Avoid complex questions, leading questions, loaded questions, and ambiguous or double-barreled questions.
    • Avoiding taxing respondents’ memory and other pitfalls in the survey development process is advisable.

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    This quiz focuses on the essential principles of survey design, including best practices for creating surveys, common pitfalls to avoid, and understanding measurement scales. Test your knowledge on how to craft effective surveys that yield valuable insights.

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