Question 1

When participants respond in a particular way regardless of content, this is called:
A) A Likert scale
B) A double-barreled question
C) A semantic differential
D) A response set

Accepted Answer

A response set refers to the tendency of participants to respond in a particular way regardless of the content of the questions, often due to a pattern or bias in their responses.

Question 2

According to your text, how many points should a rating scale have?
A) Somewhere from 0 to 5 points
B) Somewhere from 1 to 4 points
C) Less than 10 points
D) Somewhere from 4 to 11 points

Accepted Answer

A rating scale should have somewhere from 4 to 11 points to provide a balance between simplicity and the ability to capture nuanced responses.

Question 3

When researchers want to limit who answers a set of questions they often use:
A) A fully anchored rating scale
B) Mutually exclusive response categories
C) Likert scales
D) A contingency question

Accepted Answer

A contingency question is used to limit who answers a set of questions based on their response to a previous question.

Question 4

Guy saw the following on a questionnaire: "Males go to question 5, females go to question 15." This is an example of a(n):
A) Open-ended question
B) Contingency question
C) Double-barreled question
D) Leading question

Accepted Answer

This is a contingency question because it directs respondents to different questions based on their previous answers, in this case, their gender.

Question 5

Sally is completing a questionnaire. Many times her answer to the question is influenced by what she thinks the researcher would like. This is called:
A) A social desirability response set
B) An acquiescence response set
C) A mutually exclusive response
D) A response anchor

Accepted Answer

A social desirability response set occurs when respondents answer questions in a manner that they believe will be viewed favorably by others, often aligning with perceived expectations of the researcher.

Question 6

A fully anchored rating scale:
A) Includes a descriptor for each point of the rating scale
B) Includes a descriptor only at the end points of the rating scale
C) Must include only five anchored points
D) Uses a semantic differential

Accepted Answer

A fully anchored rating scale includes a descriptor for each point of the rating scale, providing clear guidance for each level of the scale.

Question 7

Which of the following is true about rankings?
A) They cannot be used with open-ended items
B) They cannot be used with close-ended items
C) They require the respondent to rank order a set of responses
D) Ranking is an easy task for respondents

Accepted Answer

Rankings require respondents to order a set of responses based on preference or importance, making option C correct.

Question 8

Before giving out a questionnaire to be completed by respondents, it is important to:
A) Pilot test the questionnaire
B) Make sure the questionnaire has 5-point rating scales
C) Make sure the responses are all close-ended
D) Make sure you include a checklist in the questionnaire

Accepted Answer

Pilot testing the questionnaire helps identify any issues or misunderstandings in the questions, ensuring the questionnaire is clear and effective before distribution.

Question 9

According to your textbook, which of the following is recommended?
A) Try to fit the entire questionnaire on a single page
B) Avoid "multiple response"-type items (designed to elicit multiple answers)
C) Use a small font size
D) Do not put a title on the questionnaire

Accepted Answer

Avoiding "multiple response"-type items is recommended to reduce complexity and improve the clarity and reliability of the responses.

Question 10

Which of the following is the correct ordering of the steps in questionnaire construction?
A) (1) review the relevant literature and begin planning the questionnaire, (2) write the items for the questionnaire, (3) design the layout and overall questionnaire, (4) conduct a pilot test of the questionnaire, (5) administer your questionnaire in your research study
B) (1) review the relevant literature and begin planning the questionnaire, (2) design the layout and overall questionnaire, (3) write the items for the questionnaire, (4) conduct a pilot test of the questionnaire, (5) administer your questionnaire in your research study
C) (1) review the relevant literature and begin planning the questionnaire, (2) write the items for the questionnaire, (3) conduct a pilot test of the questionnaire, (4) design the layout and overall questionnaire, (5) administer your questionnaire in your research study
D) (1) design the layout and overall questionnaire, (2) review the relevant literature and begin planning the questionnaire, (3) write the items for the questionnaire, (4) conduct a pilot test of the questionnaire, (5) administer your questionnaire in your research study

Accepted Answer

The correct order involves first reviewing the literature and planning, then writing the items, designing the layout, conducting a pilot test, and finally administering the questionnaire.

Question 11

What is the problem(s) with this set of response categories to the question "What is your current age?" 1-5
5-10
10-20
20-30
30-40
A) The categories are not mutually exclusive
B) The categories are not exhaustive
C) The categories are neither mutually exclusive nor exhaustive
D) There is no problem with the above set of response categories

Accepted Answer

The categories are not mutually exclusive because a person could be in two or more of the categories. For example, a person who is 10 years old could be in the 5-10 category and the 10-20 category. The categories are not exhaustive because they do not include all possible ages. For example, a person who is 4 years old would not be included in any of the categories.

Question 12

Another name for a summated rating scale is:
A) A checklist
B) A semantic differential
C) A Likert Scale
D) A fully anchored rating scale

Accepted Answer

A summated rating scale is commonly known as a Likert Scale, which involves summing responses to multiple items to measure a concept.

Question 13

Maria wants to avoid an acquiescence response set. In order to do this she should:
A) Use reverse wording on some of the items
B) Use an exhaustive response set
C) Use mutually exclusive responses
D) Have all the items written so that higher ratings mean agreement with the construct

Accepted Answer

Using reverse wording on some of the items helps to prevent an acquiescence response set, where respondents might agree with statements without considering them carefully.

Question 14

A summated rating scale is best used when attempting to measure:
A) People's rank ordering of items
B) Demographics
C) Abstract concepts
D) Reverse worded items

Accepted Answer

A summated rating scale, such as the Likert scale, is designed to measure abstract concepts like attitudes, opinions, or feelings by summing responses to multiple items.

Question 15

Harry is completing a questionnaire and the researcher has asked him to share his thoughts and perceptions public as he completes the questionnaire. This is known as:
A) The semantic differential technique
B) The think-aloud technique
C) The Likert scale technique
D) The fully anchored rating scale technique

Accepted Answer

The think-aloud technique is a research method in which participants are asked to verbalize their thoughts and perceptions as they complete a questionnaire or task. This allows the researcher to gain insights into the participant's cognitive processes and understanding of the task.

Question 16

Mary read the following question on a questionnaire. "Should teachers be given raises and shorter work days?" She did not know how to answer it. What is the problem with this question?
A) It is a leading question
B) It is an open-ended question
C) It is a double barreled question
D) It is too long

Accepted Answer

The question asks about two separate issues (raises and shorter work days) in one question, making it a double-barreled question.

Question 17

William created an item for a questionnaire. It was: "Don't you believe that teachers should earn more money?" What is the problem with this question?
A) It is a leading question
B) It is an open-ended question
C) It is a double-barreled question
D) It is too long

Accepted Answer

The question is leading because it suggests the expected answer by using "Don't you believe," which can bias the respondent's answer.

Question 18

When several items are rated and summed together, this is called a:
A) Checklist
B) Summated rating scale
C) Semantic differential
D) Ranking

Accepted Answer

When several items are rated and summed together, this is called a summated rating scale.

Question 19

A technique used to measure the meaning participants attach to various attitudinal objects or concepts is called:
A) The semantic differential technique
B) The nonanchored rating scale
C) The mutually exclusive response list
D) The checklist

Accepted Answer

The semantic differential technique is used to measure the meaning participants attach to various attitudinal objects or concepts by having them rate these on a scale between two bipolar adjectives.

Question 20

When completing a questionnaire, Howard circled the number corresponding to "strongly agree" for each question. His pattern of responding would be labeled as:
A) A semantic differential
B) An acquiescence response set
C) A Likert scale
D) A fully anchored rating scale

Accepted Answer

Howard's pattern of responding by consistently choosing "strongly agree" indicates an acquiescence response set, which is a tendency to agree with statements regardless of their content.

Quiz 8: How to Construct a Questionnaire

When participants respond in a particular way regardless of content, this is called:

According to your text, how many points should a rating scale have?

When researchers want to limit who answers a set of questions they often use:

Guy saw the following on a questionnaire: "Males go to question 5, females go to question 15." This is an example of a(n) :

Sally is completing a questionnaire. Many times her answer to the question is influenced by what she thinks the researcher would like. This is called:

A fully anchored rating scale:

Which of the following is true about rankings?

Before giving out a questionnaire to be completed by respondents, it is important to:

According to your textbook, which of the following is recommended?

Which of the following is the correct ordering of the steps in questionnaire construction?

What is the problem(s) with this set of response categories to the question "What is your current age?" 1-5 5-10 10-20 20-30 30-40

Another name for a summated rating scale is:

Maria wants to avoid an acquiescence response set. In order to do this she should:

A summated rating scale is best used when attempting to measure:

Harry is completing a questionnaire and the researcher has asked him to share his thoughts and perceptions public as he completes the questionnaire. This is known as:

Mary read the following question on a questionnaire. "Should teachers be given raises and shorter work days?" She did not know how to answer it. What is the problem with this question?

William created an item for a questionnaire. It was: "Don't you believe that teachers should earn more money?" What is the problem with this question?

When several items are rated and summed together, this is called a:

A technique used to measure the meaning participants attach to various attitudinal objects or concepts is called:

When completing a questionnaire, Howard circled the number corresponding to "strongly agree" for each question. His pattern of responding would be labeled as: