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Which of the following is NOT a recommended tip in writing survey questions?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended tip in writing survey questions?
- Provide an 'out' for questions that don't apply.
- Create overly complex and abstract questions. (correct)
- Limit the number of ranking options.
- Ensure a list of mutually exclusive options.
What part of a survey report contains a summary of the key findings?
What part of a survey report contains a summary of the key findings?
- Methodology
- Conclusion and recommendations
- Executive summary or abstract (correct)
- Background and objectives
In which section of a scientific report would you find the experimental methods detailed?
In which section of a scientific report would you find the experimental methods detailed?
- Results
- Materials and methods (correct)
- Abstract
- Discussion
What is a common technique used for data gathering in field reports?
What is a common technique used for data gathering in field reports?
Which section of a survey report generally outlines the goals of the research?
Which section of a survey report generally outlines the goals of the research?
What does the discussion section of a scientific report primarily focus on?
What does the discussion section of a scientific report primarily focus on?
In the structure of a survey report, where would you likely find raw data or survey instruments?
In the structure of a survey report, where would you likely find raw data or survey instruments?
What is a defining characteristic of a field report compared to other types of reports?
What is a defining characteristic of a field report compared to other types of reports?
Which component is typically included in both survey and scientific reports?
Which component is typically included in both survey and scientific reports?
What should be avoided when writing multiple-choice questions in surveys?
What should be avoided when writing multiple-choice questions in surveys?
Flashcards
Survey Report Purpose
Survey Report Purpose
A report that gathers and presents data from surveys.
Survey Question Tip 1
Survey Question Tip 1
Keep survey questions simple and concise.
Survey Question Tip 2
Survey Question Tip 2
Limit the number of ranking choices.
Survey Report Section 1
Survey Report Section 1
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Scientific Report Purpose
Scientific Report Purpose
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Scientific Report Section III
Scientific Report Section III
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Field Report Focus
Field Report Focus
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Field Report Data Collection
Field Report Data Collection
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Field Report Data Categories
Field Report Data Categories
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Survey Question Tip 3
Survey Question Tip 3
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Study Notes
Types of Technical Reports
- Survey Report: Collects data using questionnaires, presents findings based on conducted research.
- Scientific Report: An academic paper presenting experimental research results, including thorough material and method discussions.
- Field Report: A document describing observed people, places, or events from data gathered outside the office. Often includes notes taken during observation, but may also have other data gathering methods.
Survey Report Tips
- Write clear and concise survey questions.
- Limit the number of ranking options.
- When using multiple-choice questions with single correct answers, provide a list of non-overlapping options.
- Avoid having too few or too many options.
- Offer respondents an "out" when a question is not applicable.
Survey Report Structure
- Title Page/Cover Page
- Table of Contents
- Executive Summary (or Abstract)
- Background and Objectives
- Methodology
- Results and Findings
- Conclusion and Recommendations
- Appendices
Scientific Report Structure
- Title
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Literature Cited
Field Report Structure
- Introduction
- Theoretical Framework
- Observations
Things to Document in Field Reports
- Physical setting
- Objects and material culture
- Language use
- Unfolding of events
- Expressive body movements
Data Gathering Techniques
- Note-taking
- Video and audio recordings
- Illustrations
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