Question 1

Which of the following statements is(are)INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

The following exemplifies an improper way to ask a question: "Are you satisfied with this textbook and with your research instructor's teaching style?

Accepted Answer

The question is improperly formed as it combines two separate inquiries. It would be more effective to ask two separate questions: "Are you satisfied with this textbook?" and "Are you satisfied with your research instructor's teaching style?"

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true regarding the order in which items appear in a questionnaire?

Accepted Answer

The order of items in a questionnaire can have an impact on responses, so researchers should attempt to estimate the effect of question order and use their judgment to minimize any potential order effects. Simply randomizing the order may not be sufficient because certain questions may still have an effect on responses regardless of their order in the questionnaire. Therefore, it is important to be strategic in the ordering of questions and consider their potential impact on the respondent's answers.

Question 4

Qualitative measures rely on interviews that are usually open-ended with in-depth probes.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative measures are typically based on open-ended interviews that allow for detailed exploration of a subject, often with follow-up questions or probes to gather more information.

Question 5

The questionnaire item "Did you file federal and state income tax reports last year?" with a response set of yes,no,can't remember,other,is an example of

Accepted Answer

This is a double-barreled question because it asks about two different things (filing federal and state income tax reports) in one question, making it unclear which part a respondent is answering.

Question 6

In order to avoid measurement error in a questionnaire,it is a good idea to

Accepted Answer

Using unbiased wording and terms that subjects will understand can help reduce measurement error, but testing out the instrument in a dry run with a few people in the target population is also important to identify and address any potential issues or misunderstandings with the questionnaire. Therefore, all three options (A, B, and C) are important to avoid measurement error in a questionnaire.

Question 7

In constructing a questionnaire it is better to squeeze questions and response categories close together and have a shorter,cluttered questionnaire than it is to have a longer,uncluttered questionnaire.

Accepted Answer

It is actually better to have a longer, uncluttered questionnaire with clearly spaced out questions and response categories to ensure that respondents can easily follow and understand the questions being asked. A cluttered questionnaire can lead to confusion and inaccurate responses.

Question 8

Respondents would not be competent to answer a question if they:

Accepted Answer

All three options (A, B, and C) would result in the respondent being unable to provide a competent answer. If they do not remember the relevant information (A), they cannot recall it accurately. If they do not know about the relevant information in the first place (B), they cannot provide any information at all. If they have psychological or biological impairments (C), they may not be able to process the question or provide an answer that accurately reflects their thoughts or experiences. Therefore, all three options would render the respondent incompetent to answer the question.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is/are true about informal conversational interviews?

Accepted Answer

Informal conversational interviews are often unplanned and unanticipated. They are open-ended in nature and do not require the use of a structured measurement instrument. However, because they are informal, it is still important to be thoughtful about how questions are worded, even if there is less pressure to follow a specific format. Option B is incorrect because informal conversational interviews are the most open-ended form of interviewing. Option C is incorrect because structured measurement instruments are not required for informal conversational interviews. Option D is incorrect because even though they are informal, the wording of questions can still impact the quality of the interview.

Question 10

The length of a question has no bearing on how effectively the respondent will answer.

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The answer of The length of a question has no...

Question 11

Which of the following statements is/are true about questionnaires?

Accepted Answer

Pretesting questionnaires in a dry run is necessary to identify any mistakes in wording, even if researchers are careful in their wording. The pretest sample should be representative, but it does not need to be very large. Asking individuals to complete the questionnaire during pretesting can reveal issues with sequencing or length, but asking them to read through it can help identify errors in wording.

Question 12

The questionnaire item "Which is not a serious problem in the U.S.today,anomie or the socialization of the young?" violates which of the following guidelines?

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The answer of The questionnaire item "Which is not a...

Question 13

The following answer categories about gender are exhaustive and mutually exclusive: Male ________ Female ________

Accepted Answer

The two categories provided, male and female, cover all possible gender identities and do not overlap, making them exhaustive and mutually exclusive.

Question 14

Asking subjects "Did your children go to high school and college?" after they told you that they have no children violates which of the following criteria in question construction?

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The answer of Asking subjects "Did your children go to...

Question 15

When the variable "religious affiliation" is classified as Protestant,Catholic,or Jewish,this variable has the important quality of being

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the variable "religious affiliation" is classified...

Question 16

Professor Milne was preparing to do some unstructured qualitative interviewing.Milne knew that you were a research-methods student and asked for your advice.You told Milne

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The answer of Professor Milne was preparing to do some...

Question 17

Contingency questions:

Accepted Answer

Contingency questions are used to increase the likelihood of responses from those for whom the questions are relevant. By making the question relevant to the respondent, they are more likely to answer.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is/are true about constructing qualitative measures?

Accepted Answer

Close-ended questions may limit the depth of responses and are not suitable for all research questions. Highly structured self-administered questionnaires may also limit the depth of responses and may not capture the complexity of participants' experiences. Qualitative research often employs interviews, which can vary in structure depending on the research questions and goals. Some interviews may be completely unstructured and conversational while others may use standardized questions.

Question 19

Assume that the following would be reasonable conversational questions/statements based on a subject's previous statement.Which is the best probe?

Accepted Answer

All of these probes are open-ended and seek more information or clarification, which is useful in continuing a conversation and understanding the subject's perspective.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is/are true about comparing quantitative and qualitative instrument construction?

Accepted Answer

All of these statements are true about comparing quantitative and qualitative instrument construction. Both approaches should avoid biased wording and complex questions. Quantitative measures are typically more highly structured and use closed-ended questions, while qualitative measures may rely on various methods, such as interviews or focus groups.

Quiz 9: Quantitative and Qualitative Measurement Instruments

Which of the following statements is(are) INCORRECT?