Questionnaires

• What is a questionnaire also known as?

  Social survey
• What is the primary purpose of a questionnaire?

  To gather information through a list of questions
• How can questionnaires be administered?

  In person, by post, or electronically
• What types of questions can be included in a questionnaire?

  Closed, open, or a mixture of both
• What does reliability refer to in research methods?

  The consistency of results upon repetition
• What is necessary for a study to be considered reliable?

  Representative samples and uniform questions
• Why is reliability important in opinion polls?

  To ensure changes reflect true voter preferences
• What is the relationship between closed questions and reliability?

  Closed questions increase the reliability of research
• What does valid research aim to reveal?

  A true picture of the research subject
• How can closed questions undermine validity?

  By limiting respondents' possible answers
• What is the Likert Scale used for?

  Quantifying qualitative data for analysis
• What type of data do open questions produce?

  Qualitative data
• Why is qualitative data considered higher in validity?

  It allows detailed, personal responses
• What is a potential issue with analyzing open question data?

  Subjectivity in categorizing responses
• Why are questionnaires generally considered more reliable than valid?

  They produce mostly quantitative data
• What is triangulation in research?

  Using a mix of reliable and valid data
• What is the definition of a questionnaire?

  A list of questions for research
• How do structured interviews differ from questionnaires?

  Structured interviews are administered in person
• What is the purpose of a pilot study in questionnaire design?

  To identify and fix design problems
• Why is uniformity in questions important for questionnaires?

  It ensures consistency in responses
• What role does quantitative data play in reliability?

  It enhances the consistency of results
• How do closed questions affect data analysis?

  They simplify the analysis process
• What challenges arise from analyzing qualitative data?

  It can be subjective and complex
• How can researcher bias affect data interpretation?

  It can skew the categorization of responses
• What is the advantage of mixing question types in questionnaires?

  It provides a broader range of data