Question 1

The goal of recruiting is to maximize the participation rate among members of a sample population so as to yield a study population that is reasonably representative of the source population.

Accepted Answer

The goal of recruiting in research is to ensure that the study population accurately reflects the source population, which is achieved by maximizing participation rates.

Question 2

Only a few out of every hundred calls made by random-digit dialing may yield one person willing to participate in the survey.

Accepted Answer

Random-digit dialing often results in a low response rate as many people may not answer unknown numbers or may decline to participate in surveys.

Question 3

Recording responses to open-ended questions verbatim without rephrasing, paraphrasing, "correcting," or interpreting them is an example of what type of characteristic of well-trained interviewers?
A) Honest
B) Careful
C) Impartial
D) Consistent

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

Which of the following is the highest cost associated with interviews?
A) Postage
B) Personnel
C) Data entry
D) Photocopying

Accepted Answer

Personnel costs are typically the highest cost associated with interviews, as they include the salaries of interviewers, the cost of training interviewers, and the cost of benefits for interviewers.

Question 5

The major advantage of what type of survey is that costs associated with it are relatively low?
A) In-person interviews
B) Telephone interviews
C) Postal surveys
D) Internet-based surveys

Accepted Answer

Internet-based surveys have relatively low costs because they eliminate the need for physical materials, postage, and often require less manpower compared to other survey methods.

Quiz 22: Collecting Quantitative Data

The goal of recruiting is to maximize the participation rate among members of a sample population so as to yield a study population that is reasonably representative of the source population.

Only a few out of every hundred calls made by random-digit dialing may yield one person willing to participate in the survey.

Recording responses to open-ended questions verbatim without rephrasing, paraphrasing, "correcting," or interpreting them is an example of what type of characteristic of well-trained interviewers?

Which of the following is the highest cost associated with interviews?

The major advantage of what type of survey is that costs associated with it are relatively low?