QUESTIONAIRES Flashcards

(6 cards)

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How can questionnaires be distributed

A

People at home and sent in the post back
Emailed
Completed on the spot

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2
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What are the two types of questions that can be asked

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Closed ended questions
Open ended questions

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3
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What are closed ended questions

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Respondants choose from a limited range of possible answers.
E.g yes, no, maybe, sometimes etc
Pre-made questions

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4
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What are open ended questions

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Where respondents are free to give whatever answer they wish.
No pre-selected options to pick from.

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5
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What are the practical advantages

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Quick and cheap
No need for training
Data easy to quantify

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6
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Why is it reliable

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If it is repeated by another researcher, the questionnaire should give similar results.

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