Exam 8: How Do Researchers Study Patterns That Span Populations and Categories of Experience Questionnaires and Structured Interviews

Williams (2009) and colleagues found that men were more likely than women to underreport their actually number of hours of online gaming.

An advantage of survey research is that you can efficiently collect data from a large number of people in a short amount of time.

Which is the best definition of response errors?

It is generally not a problem for the respondent to answer questions in the wrong order.

A study design where researchers collect data through structured interviews or questionnaires is known as ______________.

Which of the following is not an example of a benefit of using closed-ended questions?

Because they are highly structured and scripted, structured interviews are unlikely to be impacted by interviewer error.

A survey question that assesses a respondent's grasp of information about a specific topic is a ___________________________

Acquiescence occurs when participants provide replies that are insincere but make them appear likeable.

"How do you feel about this class" is an example of which type of question?

What types of data collection did Williams use in his study of massively multiplayer online gamers?

Williams and colleagues (2009) found in their study of 7000 MMOG players that respondents accurately reported the number of hours they were playing online.

When a respondent has diminishing interest or energy to participate in research this is called _____________.

Interview or questionnaire items that allow respondents to formulate their own answers are called___________________.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of structured interviews?

What is the difference between an experimental and quasi-experimental design? Why might a researcher choose one over the other?

The question "How satisfied are you with your classes and your experiences outside of class" is an example of a double-barreled question.

What sorts of information can be gathered using questionnaires or structured interviews? Give an example of each type of question focused on a research topic of your choice.

Data variations introduced by the interviewer's presence are known as ______________.

Explain the impacts of interviewer effects, respondent fatigue, and response bias on data collection. How do researchers try to avoid these issues?