Question 1

According to Box 8.1, which of the following is true of open-ended questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  They work best in questionnaire surveys where respondents have more time to respond. 
B)  They are easier to analyze than closed-ended questions. 
C)  They can provide in-depth understanding. 
D)  They work best in structured interviews. 
A)  They work best in questionnaire surveys where respondents have more time to respond. 
B)  They are easier to analyze than closed-ended questions. 
C)  They can provide in-depth understanding. 
D)  They work best in structured interviews. C

Question 2

According to Box 8.2, what is the major wording problem with the following question (asked of respondents who say they drink beer): "When you drink beer, how much, on the average, do you usually drink at any one time: quite a bit, a moderate amount, or very little?"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inappropriate vocabulary 
B)  Leading question 
C)  Lack of precision 
D)  Double-barreled 
A)  Inappropriate vocabulary 
B)  Leading question 
C)  Lack of precision 
D)  Double-barreled C

Question 3

In what ways is the choice of a survey mode crucial to the design and planning of a survey? How does it affect (a) time and cost, (b) type of questions that can be asked, (c) choice of sampling frame, and (d) quality of the sample?

Accepted Answer

The choice of a survey mode is crucial to the design and planning of a survey for several reasons. Firstly, it affects the time and cost of conducting the survey. Different survey modes require different resources and time commitments. For example, conducting a face-to-face survey may be more time-consuming and costly compared to an online survey. Therefore, the choice of survey mode can have a significant impact on the overall budget and timeline for the survey.

Secondly, the survey mode affects the type of questions that can be asked. For instance, certain survey modes may be better suited for open-ended questions, while others may be more appropriate for closed-ended questions. The mode of survey also influences the level of detail and complexity of the questions that can be asked. Therefore, the choice of survey mode can impact the depth and breadth of information that can be collected.

Thirdly, the choice of survey mode influences the choice of sampling frame. Different survey modes may have different reach and accessibility to certain populations. For example, an online survey may have a wider reach compared to a phone survey. Therefore, the survey mode can impact the representativeness and inclusivity of the sample.

Lastly, the survey mode can affect the quality of the sample. Different survey modes may attract different types of respondents, leading to potential biases in the sample. For example, an online survey may attract a younger and more tech-savvy demographic, while a phone survey may reach a more diverse population. Therefore, the choice of survey mode can impact the reliability and validity of the survey results.

In conclusion, the choice of survey mode is crucial to the design and planning of a survey as it impacts the time and cost, type of questions that can be asked, choice of sampling frame, and quality of the sample. It is important for researchers to carefully consider the implications of different survey modes in order to ensure the success and effectiveness of their survey.

Question 4

Computer-assisted self-interviews (CASI)

Accepted Answer

A)  replace the interviewer. 
B)  make the interviewer's job easier. 
C)  depend on the computer skills of the respondent. 
D)  depend on the computer skills of the interviewer. 
A)  replace the interviewer. 
B)  make the interviewer's job easier. 
C)  depend on the computer skills of the respondent. 
D)  depend on the computer skills of the interviewer.

Question 5

Suppose the Office of Student Involvement at your college has decided to submit a grant proposal to conduct a campus survey of student volunteering. The aims of the survey are to document the level of volunteering among current students, who volunteers, the kinds of volunteer activities in which students engage, and their motivations for volunteering. They have hired you as a research consultant to help them prepare the proposal. Carefully describe what you would recommend regarding (a) type of survey design, (b) type of survey questions (closed-ended/ open-ended), (c) choice of survey mode, (d) choice of sampling frame, and (e) sampling design. Be sure to justify your recommendations by describing the pros and cons of each.

Accepted Answer

a) Type of survey design: I would recomm

Question 6

Which of the following is true of coding and editing survey data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both processes occur after data collection. 
B)  Coding of open-ended questions requires a separate code for each response. 
C)  Editing is unnecessary in well-conducted surveys. 
D)  Most coding and editing is programmed into computer-assisted and online surveys. 
A)  Both processes occur after data collection. 
B)  Coding of open-ended questions requires a separate code for each response. 
C)  Editing is unnecessary in well-conducted surveys. 
D)  Most coding and editing is programmed into computer-assisted and online surveys.

Question 7

According to Box 8.2, what is the major wording problem with the following question: "Do you approve of the irresponsible person who would drive after having several drinks?"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inappropriate vocabulary 
B)  Leading question 
C)  Lack of precision 
D)  Double-barreled 
A)  Inappropriate vocabulary 
B)  Leading question 
C)  Lack of precision 
D)  Double-barreled

Question 8

Which of the following questions would serve best as the opening question for a questionnaire study of campus alcohol use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do you ever drink alone? 
B)  Would your father approve of your present drinking habits? 
C)  What is your major? 
D)  Do you presently drink beer, liquor, or wine? 
A)  Do you ever drink alone? 
B)  Would your father approve of your present drinking habits? 
C)  What is your major? 
D)  Do you presently drink beer, liquor, or wine?

Question 9

Access impediments, declining response rates, and increasing costs are making it more difficult to conduct surveys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A student planning a survey on altruism seeks your advice. She is interested in documenting the level of altruism at her college, plans to do a Web survey, and is trying to figure out what questions to ask.
(a) Below are three of the many questionnaire items she is considering as possible measures of altruism. Focusing on the wording or language of the questions, carefully explain what is wrong with each item.
(1) Do you care about the homeless people in this country? [yes] [no]
(2) Do you regularly offer assistance to strangers? [yes] [no]
(3) Do you and your family contribute to United Way? [yes] [no]
(b) How would you revise each item to make it acceptable?
(c) Aside from your feedback on these items, what advice would you give her regarding types of question and question order?
(d) What recommendations would you make regarding the administration of the survey?

Accepted Answer

(a)

(1) The wording of this question i

Question 11

Computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) eliminates the need for a live interviewer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which survey mode is least costly and takes the least amount of time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Face-to-face interview 
B)  Telephone interview 
C)  Mailed questionnaire 
D)  Internet survey 
A)  Face-to-face interview 
B)  Telephone interview 
C)  Mailed questionnaire 
D)  Internet survey

Question 13

Face-to-face interviews tend to generate lower response rates than other survey modes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of surveys and experiments.

Accepted Answer

Surveys and experiments are both valuabl

Question 15

Random-digit dialing in telephone surveys serves to

Accepted Answer

A)  increase response rates. 
B)  increase sample quality by reaching respondents with unlisted numbers. 
C)  decrease the cost of telephone surveys by reducing dialing time. 
D)  increase sample size. 
A)  increase response rates. 
B)  increase sample quality by reaching respondents with unlisted numbers. 
C)  decrease the cost of telephone surveys by reducing dialing time. 
D)  increase sample size.

Question 16

A good source of survey questions is questions developed by other researchers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Constructing the Family Survey, described throughout Chapter 8,

Accepted Answer

A)  is a panel survey. 
B)  uses only closed-ended questions. 
C)  has a target population consisting of all undergraduate students in the United States. 
D)  is a telephone interview survey. 
A)  is a panel survey. 
B)  uses only closed-ended questions. 
C)  has a target population consisting of all undergraduate students in the United States. 
D)  is a telephone interview survey.

Question 18

According to Box 8.2, what is the major wording problem with the following question: "How satisfied are you with the number and fairness of the tests in this course?"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inappropriate vocabulary 
B)  Leading question 
C)  Insensitive wording 
D)  Double-barreled 
A)  Inappropriate vocabulary 
B)  Leading question 
C)  Insensitive wording 
D)  Double-barreled

Question 19

Which of the following sequences is correct regarding the process of planning and conducting a survey?

Accepted Answer

A)  Choose sampling frame $\rightarrow$design sample $\rightarrow$ choose survey mode $\rightarrow$recruit respondents 
B)  Choose survey mode $\rightarrow$construct questionnaire $\rightarrow$ pretest $\rightarrow$ collect data 
C)  Construct questionnaire $\rightarrow$ pretest $\rightarrow$ choose survey mode $\rightarrow$collect data 
D)  Pretest $\rightarrow$choose survey mode $\rightarrow$recruit respondents $\rightarrow$collect data 
A)  Choose sampling frame $\rightarrow$design sample $\rightarrow$ choose survey mode $\rightarrow$recruit respondents 
B)  Choose survey mode $\rightarrow$construct questionnaire $\rightarrow$ pretest $\rightarrow$ collect data 
C)  Construct questionnaire $\rightarrow$ pretest $\rightarrow$ choose survey mode $\rightarrow$collect data 
D)  Pretest $\rightarrow$choose survey mode $\rightarrow$recruit respondents $\rightarrow$collect data

Question 20

Choice of survey mode and choice of sampling frame are interdependent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to Box 8.1, which of the following is true of open-ended questions?

According to Box 8.2, what is the major wording problem with the following question (asked of respondents who say they drink beer): "When you drink beer, how much, on the average, do you usually drink at any one time: quite a bit, a moderate amount, or very little?"?

In what ways is the choice of a survey mode crucial to the design and planning of a survey? How does it affect (a) time and cost, (b) type of questions that can be asked, (c) choice of sampling frame, and (d) quality of the sample?

Computer-assisted self-interviews (CASI)

Which of the following is true of coding and editing survey data?

According to Box 8.2, what is the major wording problem with the following question: "Do you approve of the irresponsible person who would drive after having several drinks?"?

Which of the following questions would serve best as the opening question for a questionnaire study of campus alcohol use?

Access impediments, declining response rates, and increasing costs are making it more difficult to conduct surveys.

Computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) eliminates the need for a live interviewer.

Which survey mode is least costly and takes the least amount of time?

Face-to-face interviews tend to generate lower response rates than other survey modes.

Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of surveys and experiments.

Random-digit dialing in telephone surveys serves to

A good source of survey questions is questions developed by other researchers.

The Constructing the Family Survey, described throughout Chapter 8,

According to Box 8.2, what is the major wording problem with the following question: "How satisfied are you with the number and fairness of the tests in this course?"?

Which of the following sequences is correct regarding the process of planning and conducting a survey?

Choice of survey mode and choice of sampling frame are interdependent.

Introduction: Why Care About Research Methods?

Science and Social Research: From Theory to Data and Back

The Ethics and Politics of Research: Doing What's "Right"

Research Designs: It Depends on the Question

Measurement: Linking Theory to Research

Sampling: Case Selection as a Basis for Inference

Experiments: What Causes What?

Field Research and In-Depth Interviews: Systematic People-Watching and Listening

Existing Data Analysis: Using Data from Secondhand Sources

Multiple Methods: Two or More Approaches Are Better Than One

Quantitative Data Analysis: Using Statistics for Description and Inference

Qualitative Data Analysis: Searching for Meaning

Reading and Writing in Social Research: It's All About Communication

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Exam 8: Surveys: Questioning and Sampling

According to Box 8.1, which of the following is true of open-ended questions?

According to Box 8.2, what is the major wording problem with the following question (asked of respondents who say they drink beer): "When you drink beer, how much, on the average, do you usually drink at any one time: quite a bit, a moderate amount, or very little?"?

In what ways is the choice of a survey mode crucial to the design and planning of a survey? How does it affect (a) time and cost, (b) type of questions that can be asked, (c) choice of sampling frame, and (d) quality of the sample?

Computer-assisted self-interviews (CASI)

Which of the following is true of coding and editing survey data?

According to Box 8.2, what is the major wording problem with the following question: "Do you approve of the irresponsible person who would drive after having several drinks?"?

Which of the following questions would serve best as the opening question for a questionnaire study of campus alcohol use?

Access impediments, declining response rates, and increasing costs are making it more difficult to conduct surveys.

Computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) eliminates the need for a live interviewer.

Which survey mode is least costly and takes the least amount of time?

Face-to-face interviews tend to generate lower response rates than other survey modes.

Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of surveys and experiments.

Random-digit dialing in telephone surveys serves to

A good source of survey questions is questions developed by other researchers.

The Constructing the Family Survey, described throughout Chapter 8,

According to Box 8.2, what is the major wording problem with the following question: "How satisfied are you with the number and fairness of the tests in this course?"?

Which of the following sequences is correct regarding the process of planning and conducting a survey?

Choice of survey mode and choice of sampling frame are interdependent.

Introduction: Why Care About Research Methods?

Science and Social Research: From Theory to Data and Back

The Ethics and Politics of Research: Doing What's "Right"

Research Designs: It Depends on the Question

Measurement: Linking Theory to Research

Sampling: Case Selection as a Basis for Inference

Experiments: What Causes What?

Field Research and In-Depth Interviews: Systematic People-Watching and Listening

Existing Data Analysis: Using Data from Secondhand Sources

Multiple Methods: Two or More Approaches Are Better Than One

Quantitative Data Analysis: Using Statistics for Description and Inference

Qualitative Data Analysis: Searching for Meaning

Reading and Writing in Social Research: It's All About Communication

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