Deck 12: Asking Questions

Question 1

Which of the following is not an advantage of using open questions?

A) Respondents can answer in their own terms
B) They do not suggest a certain kind of answer to respondent
C) They allow unusual response to be derived
D) They are generally easy to code for analysis

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Open questions tend to be less time-consuming to administer for surveys.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Which of the following are advantages of using closed questions? Please select all that apply.

A) They are easy to process
B) They allow for evocative answers
C) They are easy for interviewers and/or responders to complete
D) They increase the possibility of variability in answers

Answer 3

A,C

Question 4

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of using closed questions?

A) There is a loss of spontaneity in respondents' answers
B) It is easier to establish a rapport with respondents
C) It is difficult to make fixed-choice answers exhaustive
D) Closed questions may be irritating to respondents when they cannot find a category which they feel applies to them

Question 5

People may be asked questions about normative standards and values in a survey.

Question 6

Research questions can be put aside when designing survey questions.

Question 7

Ambiguous wording is useful for questionnaire design.

Question 8

Double-barrelled questions are usually easily understood by participants.

Question 9

General questions often elicit the most insightful responses for a survey.

Question 10

You should generally avoid questions that include negative statements.

Question 11

The use of plain and simple language is inappropriate for a survey conducted for an academic award.

Question 12

The chief argument for including 'don't know' is that not to include one risks forcing people to express views that they do not really hold.

Question 13

It is generally not desirable to conduct a pilot study as your respondents may suffer from fatigue.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a use of pilot studies in survey research?

A) To generate fixed questions for the main study
B) So interviewers can have some experience with the interview schedule
C) To eliminate any question that is considered too sensitive
D) Closed questions may be irritating to respondents when they cannot find a category which they feel applies to them

Question 15

Using the questions from a previous survey or study is unacceptable in all circumstances.