Question 1

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

If respondents are assured that their answers will be handled anonymously, it is less likely to lead to bias, as they can answer honestly without fear of repercussions.

Question 2

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 it may leave a negative impression and impact the overall response rate. It is better to end with easy and non-sensitive questions.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The hypotheses of a study provide guidance on the research questions and goals, which can inform the design of a questionnaire. For example, if the hypothesis is that there is a relationship between two variables, the questionnaire can include questions that measure both variables to test the hypothesis.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The order of questions in a questionnaire can influence and bias the responses given by the participants, and this effect is known as ordering effects.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Electronic questionnaires are actually considered to be a cost-effective way of surveying compared to traditional methods such as paper questionnaires and in-person interviews. Electronic questionnaires have the advantage of being able to be distributed to a large number of participants easily and quickly, with minimal printing and administrative costs.

Question 6

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

The question is double-barreled because it asks about both the appearance and the service of the shop-assistants in one question. This can lead to confusion for the respondent as they may have different levels of satisfaction for each aspect. It would be better to split the question into two separate ones to get more accurate responses.

Question 7

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

The recommended approach in a questionnaire is to start with easy and non-threatening questions before moving on to more complex and sensitive ones. This helps to build rapport with the respondent and generate honest and accurate responses.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A loaded question contains an assumption that may not be true, while this question simply asks for a self-assessment of happiness without any presuppositions.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Personal administration of questionnaires allows the researcher to address any uncertainties or confusion that the respondent may have while filling out the questionnaire. This can lead to more accurate responses and reduce any potential biases.

Question 10

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 question is leading because it suggests that reducing salaries of top sportsmen is a wise decision in the current economic situation, potentially influencing the respondent's answer.

Question 11

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

Hypotheses are not necessarily included in questionnaires as they are a part of the research design or experiment itself. However, if hypotheses are included in the questionnaire, it may be necessary to explain their significance to the respondent.

Quiz 9: Data Collection Methods: Questionnaires