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What is the purpose of pilot testing?
What is the purpose of pilot testing?
- To generate hypotheses for future studies
- To collect data for a power calculation
- To determine the reliability of the survey instrument
- To assess how well a questionnaire works prior to administration (correct)
In the context of scaling, what is Likert primarily used for?
In the context of scaling, what is Likert primarily used for?
- Collecting responses (correct)
- Generating hypotheses
- Assessing reliability
- Conducting power calculations
What does a highly structured survey typically consist of?
What does a highly structured survey typically consist of?
- Open-ended questions and semantic differential scale
- Group interviews and focus groups
- Flexible question order and depth interviews
- Fixed design with close-ended questions and Likert scale (correct)
What does the multitrait-multimethod matrix approach aim to achieve?
What does the multitrait-multimethod matrix approach aim to achieve?
What is the main concern when a measure is valid but not reliable?
What is the main concern when a measure is valid but not reliable?
What is the primary purpose of generalizability?
What is the primary purpose of generalizability?
What is the main advantage of using a visual-analog scale for responses?
What is the main advantage of using a visual-analog scale for responses?
What is the primary purpose of conducting individual interviews?
What is the primary purpose of conducting individual interviews?
What is the key characteristic of a flexible survey design?
What is the key characteristic of a flexible survey design?
What is the main challenge of assessing reliability without validity in a measure?
What is the main challenge of assessing reliability without validity in a measure?