questionnaire construction

• What is the purpose of the lesson on questionnaire construction?

  To know and understand questionnaire construction
• What are open questions in a questionnaire?

  Questions inviting respondents to provide their own answers
• What type of data do closed questions tend to produce?

  Quantitative data
• What are the positives and problems of the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire?

  Positives:

  • Easy to understand
  • Provides personal insights

  
  

  Problems:

  • May lead to biased responses
  • Limited answer options
• Why is clarity important in designing a questionnaire?

  To avoid ambiguity in questions
• What is an example of an ambiguous question?

  'Did you see the girl with the telescope?'
• What is social desirability bias in questionnaires?

  Respondents give answers to appear attractive
• What type of questions should researchers ask for easy analysis?

  Closed questions with fixed answers
• What is the purpose of filler questions in a questionnaire?

  To distract from the main purpose of the study
• How should questions be sequenced in a questionnaire?

  Start with easy questions, then difficult ones
• What is a recommended method for recording interviews?

  Audio or video recording
• How can non-verbal communication affect interviews?

  It can indicate interest or disinterest
• What should an interviewer avoid during an unstructured interview?

  Probing too much into previous questions
• What are key terms related to questionnaire construction?

  Open questions, closed questions, bias
• Why is it important to avoid bias in questionnaire design?

  To ensure truthful and accurate responses
• What is the significance of listening skills in interviews?

  They help maintain the flow of conversation
• What is the impact of question sequencing in a questionnaire?

  It helps respondents feel comfortable
• What is the purpose of including filler questions in a questionnaire?

  To reduce demand characteristics