QUESTIONAIRES Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
How can questionnaires be distributed
A
People at home and sent in the post back
Emailed
Completed on the spot
2
Q
What are the two types of questions that can be asked
A
Closed ended questions
Open ended questions
3
Q
What are closed ended questions
A
Respondants choose from a limited range of possible answers.
E.g yes, no, maybe, sometimes etc
Pre-made questions
4
Q
What are open ended questions
A
Where respondents are free to give whatever answer they wish.
No pre-selected options to pick from.
5
Q
What are the practical advantages
A
Quick and cheap
No need for training
Data easy to quantify
6
Q
Why is it reliable
A
If it is repeated by another researcher, the questionnaire should give similar results.