Question 1

Which of the following is ------------------------------- a type of research questionnaire?&#10;A) Online questionnaire&#10;B) Postal questionnaire&#10;C) Semi-structured questionnaire&#10;D) Face-to-face questionnaire

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

When are questionnaires appropriate?&#10;A) To collect highly structured quantitative data&#10;B) To collect a large amount of qualitative data&#10;C) When responses might be highly variable&#10;D) To younger or less educated respondents

Accepted Answer

Questionnaires are best suited to collect highly structured quantitative data, such as demographics, opinions, or behaviors. They work well for a large sample size and are useful for comparing and analyzing responses.

Answer: C 
 Questionnaires can be appropriate when responses might be highly variable. For example, asking about personal experiences, opinions, or attitudes may result in varied responses. Questionnaires can help to categorize and quantify responses for analysis.

Answer: D 
 Questionnaires can be appropriate for younger or less educated respondents who may face challenges with other types of data collection methods. However, it is important to ensure that the questionnaire is designed appropriately for the target audience, with clear language and appropriate question formats.

Question 3

Which of the following is ------------------------------- an advantage of using a questionnaire?&#10;A) Reduced bias from body language&#10;B) Anonymity&#10;C) The opportunity to explain complex questions&#10;D) Accessibility to wider populations

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of using a questionnaire?&#10;A) A potentially limited sample&#10;B) It provides unstructured data&#10;C) It doesn't allow anonymity&#10;D) Response rates may be low

Accepted Answer

Response rates may be low with questionnaires because people may not want to take the time to fill them out or may not feel comfortable providing certain information. This can limit the overall effectiveness of the questionnaire in gathering data. The other options are not necessarily true disadvantages of using a questionnaire.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of online questionnaires?&#10;A) 'Cleaner' data&#10;B) Greater access to certain populations&#10;C) Greater access to populations such as the elderly or less well educated&#10;D) Reduced cost

Accepted Answer

Option C is not an advantage of online questionnaires, as it implies that online surveys have greater access to populations such as the elderly or less well educated, which may not always be the case. In fact, some studies have suggested that certain subgroups, such as those with lower levels of digital literacy, may be less likely to complete online surveys. Options A, B and D are all advantages of online questionnaires.

Question 6

If all possible responses are known, the best type of question format is:&#10;A) Closed&#10;B) Open&#10;C) Combined&#10;D) Filter

Accepted Answer

Closed questions have a limited set of possible responses, making them the best choice when all possible responses are known.

Question 7

Which question format should be avoided?&#10;A) Closed&#10;B) Filter&#10;C) Double-barrelled&#10;D) Ranking

Accepted Answer

Double-barrelled questions should be avoided, as they ask two separate questions in one sentence and can lead to confusion or inaccurate responses. It is better to ask separate questions in order to get more clear and accurate responses.

Question 8

A question such as &#34;explain why would you agree that doping in sport is unethical&#34; is an example of:&#10;A) A closed question&#10;B) A leading question&#10;C) A ranking question&#10;D) A sematic differential

Accepted Answer

This question is an example of a leading question because it suggests the answer the questioner wants to receive. The way the question is phrased implies that the questioner believes doping in sport is unethical and assumes that the respondent will agree.

Question 9

Which of the following is ------------------------------- normally a function of the pilot survey?&#10;A) To test the time taken to complete the questionnaire&#10;B) To test the sequence of the questionnaire&#10;C) To test the clarity of the questionnaire&#10;D) To develop some initial conclusion from the pilot data

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

What would be a justification for using a questionnaire to collect qualitative data?&#10;A) To save time over interviewing participants&#10;B) To allow a representative sample to be achieved&#10;C) To encourage participants to discuss more sensitive topics&#10;D) To allow the researcher anonymity

Accepted Answer

Questionnaires can encourage participants to discuss more sensitive topics as they may feel more comfortable providing honest responses in a written format rather than face-to-face.

Deck 8: Collecting Data I: the Questionnaire Survey