Question 1

With respect to the sequence of questions in a questionnaire,it is wise to end with questions that respondents refuse to answer.

Accepted Answer

It is not wise to end with questions that respondents refuse to answer as they may leave the questionnaire unfinished or provide inaccurate answers which may bias the results. It is recommended to end with easy to answer and non-sensitive questions.

Question 2

What is metacognition?
A)A question that is impurely and inaccurately formulated.
B)An assessment error from the researcher about the knowledge level of the respondent.
C)Ideas of the respondent about what he should think or feel.
D)Ideas of the respondent about what the interviewer would like to hear.

Accepted Answer

Metacognition refers to an individual's awareness and understanding of their own thought processes, including their ideas about what they should think or feel.

Question 3

'To what extent can you say about yourself that you are happy?' is an example of a loaded question.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

With respect to the sequence of questions in a questionnaire,you start with asking difficult questions which you unravel to more specific questions later.

Accepted Answer

It is generally recommended to start with easy and non-threatening questions in a questionnaire, in order to establish rapport with the respondent and encourage them to continue answering the more difficult questions later on. This is known as the funnel approach, where the questions start off broad and general, and then become more specific and focused as the respondent progresses through the questionnaire.

Question 5

The hypotheses need to be briefly explained to the respondent when a questionnaire is used to collect data.

Accepted Answer

The hypotheses are not typically explained to the respondent in a questionnaire, as it may bias their responses. The purpose and nature of the study, however, may be briefly explained to provide context for the questions.

Question 6

A disadvantage of electronic questionnaires is that this way of surveying is relatively expensive.

Accepted Answer

Electronic questionnaires are generally considered to be a cost-effective way of conducting surveys, since they eliminate the need for printing, mailing, and manual data entry.

Question 7

Evaluate the following question on suitability for the use in a questionnaire (measured on a 5-point Likert scale): "Do you think that in the current economical situation it is wise to reduce salaries of top sportsman?"
A)This question is leading.
B)This question is loaded.
C)This question is double-barreled.
D)This question in any case is not leading,loaded or double-barreled.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Evaluate the following question on suitability for...

Question 8

A questionnaire includes the following question,measured on a 5-point Likert scale: "To what extent are you satisfied with the appearance and the service of the shop-assistants?"
This question is an example of a:
A)Leading question.
B)Loaded question.
C)Double-barreled question.
D)Ambiguous question.

Accepted Answer

This question is an example of a double-barreled question because it asks about two different things (appearance and service) in one question. It would be better to split it into two separate questions to get more accurate responses.

Question 9

The sequence of questions in a questionnaire can lead to a certain bias;this phenomenon is also referred to as ordering effects.

Accepted Answer

Ordering effects refer to the impact that the order of questions can have on responses. The sequence of questions can create priming or framing effects, leading to bias in the responses.

Question 10

The hypotheses of a study are a good starting point when designing a questionnaire.

Accepted Answer

The hypotheses of a study can guide the types of questions that are included in a questionnaire. For example, if the hypothesis is that a certain intervention will improve participants' health behaviors, questions about those behaviors can be included in the questionnaire to measure changes over time.

Question 11

If in the introduction of the questionnaire it is made clear that the answers will be handled anonymously,this can lead to bias of the results.

Accepted Answer

Making it clear that the answers will be handled anonymously can actually reduce bias in the results as participants may be more willing to provide honest responses without fear of judgement or consequences.

Question 12

An advantage of personally administered questionnaires is that uncertainties can be explained.

Accepted Answer

When the questionnaire is administered personally, the person conducting the survey can help clarify any questions or uncertainties the respondent may have, which results in more accurate data collection.

Quiz 9: Administering Questionnaires