Survey

• What is the objective of designing a survey questionnaire?

  To design, test, and revise survey questionnaires.
• What is a survey?

  A survey is a general view, examination, or description of someone or something.
• What is the purpose of a questionnaire in a survey?

  A questionnaire helps in getting the needed information.
• What are the four qualities of a good questionnaire?

  A good questionnaire should be valid, reliable, clear, and interesting.
• What does it mean for a questionnaire to be valid?

  It asks what it intends to ask.
• How is reliability defined in the context of a questionnaire?

  It gets the same answer if the same question is posed repeatedly in a short time.
• What does it mean for a questionnaire to be clear?

  It is easily understood.
• Why should a questionnaire be interesting?

  It is completed by the respondents and gets a better response rate.
• What are the two types of questions that can be included in a questionnaire?

  • Close-ended questions: Provide options for respondents to choose from.
  • Open-ended questions: Allow respondents to express their opinions freely.
• What is an example of a close-ended question?

  Do you have a computer at home? ___yes ___no
• What is an example of an open-ended question?

  What are the reasons why students do not have computers at home?
• What should be included in the options for open-ended questions?

  The options should be comprehensive, including an "Other: please specify ________" category.
• What is the purpose of using a scale in questions?

  A scale with a range of responses is preferred to a yes/no answer for assessing attitudes or opinions.
• What is a commonly used method for scaling responses?

  Likert scale (usually 5-point or 7-point).
• What is the purpose of filtering in a questionnaire?

  To guide the respondent to answer only the relevant questions.
• What should be avoided when designing a questionnaire?

  Double-barreled questions and ambiguous questions.
• What is a double-barreled question?

  It refers to asking two things in one question.
• What is an ambiguous question?

  It is one where there is no specific query and could have more than one meaning.
• Why is the format of a questionnaire important?

  The "look" of the questionnaire may decide whether the respondent is going to fill it up or not.
• What should be included in the cover letter of a questionnaire?

  The objective of the study, affiliations, and a confidentiality clause.
• How should questions be arranged in a questionnaire?

  The order of the questions should flow in a logical sequence.
• What should be done to make instructions clear in a questionnaire?

  Instructions should be very clear and introductory comments should be appropriate.
• What is the purpose of a pilot test in questionnaire design?

  To detect flaws in the questionnaire in terms of content, grammar, and format.
• Who can provide feedback during the pilot test?

  Colleagues, family, or friends can provide feedback.
• What should be evaluated during the revision of a questionnaire?

  General content, organization, and tone should be evaluated.
• What are the steps involved in designing a survey questionnaire?

  1. Design: Create valid, reliable, clear, and interesting questions.
  2. Test: Conduct a pilot test to identify flaws.
  3. Revise: Evaluate and improve the questionnaire based on feedback.
• What should be done after pilot testing a questionnaire?

  List areas for improvement and revise the questionnaire.
• What is the importance of revising a questionnaire?

  To improve the survey questionnaire based on feedback and evaluation.
• What should be considered when revising a questionnaire?

  Consider the audience, objectives, and clarity of information.
• What is the purpose of the KWL chart in the context of survey design?

  To outline what is known, what is wanted to know, and what has been learned.
• What does the 'K' in the KWL chart stand for?

  What I KNOW
• What does the 'W' in the KWL chart stand for?

  What I WANT to know
• What does the 'L' in the KWL chart stand for?

  What I LEARNED