Survey Designs: Chapter 7 Quiz

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What is the main purpose of a survey?

  • To analyze historical data
  • To conduct experiments on social settings
  • To obtain information from a sample through their responses (correct)
  • To collect data from a specific group of individuals

What is an omnibus survey?

  • A survey limited to a specific demographic
  • A survey that focuses on a single research question
  • A survey that covers a broad range of research topics (correct)
  • A survey conducted by only one social scientist

What is an advantage of surveys in terms of efficiency?

  • They eliminate the need for sample generalizability
  • They provide deep insights into a narrow topic
  • They lead to faster decision-making
  • They measure many variables without increasing time or cost significantly (correct)

What does an external validity of a survey refer to?

<p>The extent to which findings can be generalized to other populations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Porterfield use surveys as part of his research?

<p>He created a self-report survey based on juvenile court records (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are surveys versatile in research?

<p>Because they allow researchers to ask questions on various topics and formats (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for presenting statements that people tend to agree with more than disagree with?

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

How can fence-sitting bias be minimized?

<p>Eliminating neutral values (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for when respondents choose an answer even though they don't understand the question?

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

How can double-barreled questions be improved?

<p>Including only one question per query (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of question involves asking multiple questions in a single query?

<p>Double-barreled questions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for choosing neutral values instead of taking a side on a difficult issue?

<p>Fence-sitting bias (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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