Deck 8: Surveys

Question 1

When investigators determine that they will use a survey for data collection they only have the option of using an existing survey.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

If reliability and validity has been established for an entire survey, then when a researcher selects only a subscale of the survey they do not need to test for reliability and validity again.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

A survey introduction should be concise and easy to read.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Researchers schedule appointments with interview participants for when it is convenient for themselves so that they can be efficient in their research.

Question 5

Criterion-referenced tests do not compare individuals, but rather describe the performance of one individual based on a set of criterion or level of mastery.

Question 6

Performance testing may be time consuming, but one benefit is that it is relatively inexpensive.

Question 7

Aptitude tests are not a measure of intelligence, but rather a test of general ability and knowledge.

Question 8

When developing a scale, the first step is to gather a research group to generate ideas that relate to the topic of interest.

Question 9

Thurstone and Likert scales are different in that only the Likert scale asks respondents about their aptitude.

Question 10

If individuals feel that questions or response choices disrespect them, they are less likely to complete the survey or interview.

Question 11

Matching
Put the following steps to creating a survey in order.
-Step 1

A)Review the research question with other research team members.
B) Only ask survey questions that only answer the research questions
C)Organize survey questions from easy to difficult
D) Write questions in a simple and concise manner
E)Group questions around similar concepts
F)In a written survey avoid skip patterns
G)Provide clear instructions for each transition in question type
H)Check the readability score
I)Proofread the survey several times
J)Pretest the survey
K)Pilot test the survey
L)Finalize the survey format

Question 12

Matching
Put the following steps to creating a survey in order.
-Step 2

A)Review the research question with other research team members.
B) Only ask survey questions that only answer the research questions
C)Organize survey questions from easy to difficult
D) Write questions in a simple and concise manner
E)Group questions around similar concepts
F)In a written survey avoid skip patterns
G)Provide clear instructions for each transition in question type
H)Check the readability score
I)Proofread the survey several times
J)Pretest the survey
K)Pilot test the survey
L)Finalize the survey format

Question 13

Matching
Put the following steps to creating a survey in order.
-Step 3

A)Review the research question with other research team members.
B) Only ask survey questions that only answer the research questions
C)Organize survey questions from easy to difficult
D) Write questions in a simple and concise manner
E)Group questions around similar concepts
F)In a written survey avoid skip patterns
G)Provide clear instructions for each transition in question type
H)Check the readability score
I)Proofread the survey several times
J)Pretest the survey
K)Pilot test the survey
L)Finalize the survey format

Question 14

Matching
Put the following steps to creating a survey in order.
-Step 4

A)Review the research question with other research team members.
B) Only ask survey questions that only answer the research questions
C)Organize survey questions from easy to difficult
D) Write questions in a simple and concise manner
E)Group questions around similar concepts
F)In a written survey avoid skip patterns
G)Provide clear instructions for each transition in question type
H)Check the readability score
I)Proofread the survey several times
J)Pretest the survey
K)Pilot test the survey
L)Finalize the survey format

Question 15

Matching
Put the following steps to creating a survey in order.
-Step 5

A)Review the research question with other research team members.
B) Only ask survey questions that only answer the research questions
C)Organize survey questions from easy to difficult
D) Write questions in a simple and concise manner
E)Group questions around similar concepts
F)In a written survey avoid skip patterns
G)Provide clear instructions for each transition in question type
H)Check the readability score
I)Proofread the survey several times
J)Pretest the survey
K)Pilot test the survey
L)Finalize the survey format

Question 16

Matching
Put the following steps to creating a survey in order.
-Step 6

A)Review the research question with other research team members.
B) Only ask survey questions that only answer the research questions
C)Organize survey questions from easy to difficult
D) Write questions in a simple and concise manner
E)Group questions around similar concepts
F)In a written survey avoid skip patterns
G)Provide clear instructions for each transition in question type
H)Check the readability score
I)Proofread the survey several times
J)Pretest the survey
K)Pilot test the survey
L)Finalize the survey format

Question 17

Matching
Put the following steps to creating a survey in order.
-Step 7

A)Review the research question with other research team members.
B) Only ask survey questions that only answer the research questions
C)Organize survey questions from easy to difficult
D) Write questions in a simple and concise manner
E)Group questions around similar concepts
F)In a written survey avoid skip patterns
G)Provide clear instructions for each transition in question type
H)Check the readability score
I)Proofread the survey several times
J)Pretest the survey
K)Pilot test the survey
L)Finalize the survey format

Question 18

Matching
Put the following steps to creating a survey in order.
-Step 8

A)Review the research question with other research team members.
B) Only ask survey questions that only answer the research questions
C)Organize survey questions from easy to difficult
D) Write questions in a simple and concise manner
E)Group questions around similar concepts
F)In a written survey avoid skip patterns
G)Provide clear instructions for each transition in question type
H)Check the readability score
I)Proofread the survey several times
J)Pretest the survey
K)Pilot test the survey
L)Finalize the survey format

Question 19

Matching
Put the following steps to creating a survey in order.
-Step 9

A)Review the research question with other research team members.
B) Only ask survey questions that only answer the research questions
C)Organize survey questions from easy to difficult
D) Write questions in a simple and concise manner
E)Group questions around similar concepts
F)In a written survey avoid skip patterns
G)Provide clear instructions for each transition in question type
H)Check the readability score
I)Proofread the survey several times
J)Pretest the survey
K)Pilot test the survey
L)Finalize the survey format

Question 20

Matching
Put the following steps to creating a survey in order.
-Step 10

A)Review the research question with other research team members.
B) Only ask survey questions that only answer the research questions
C)Organize survey questions from easy to difficult
D) Write questions in a simple and concise manner
E)Group questions around similar concepts
F)In a written survey avoid skip patterns
G)Provide clear instructions for each transition in question type
H)Check the readability score
I)Proofread the survey several times
J)Pretest the survey
K)Pilot test the survey
L)Finalize the survey format

Question 21

Matching
Put the following steps to creating a survey in order.
-Step 11

A)Review the research question with other research team members.
B) Only ask survey questions that only answer the research questions
C)Organize survey questions from easy to difficult
D) Write questions in a simple and concise manner
E)Group questions around similar concepts
F)In a written survey avoid skip patterns
G)Provide clear instructions for each transition in question type
H)Check the readability score
I)Proofread the survey several times
J)Pretest the survey
K)Pilot test the survey
L)Finalize the survey format

Question 22

Matching
Put the following steps to creating a survey in order.
-Step 12

A)Review the research question with other research team members.
B) Only ask survey questions that only answer the research questions
C)Organize survey questions from easy to difficult
D) Write questions in a simple and concise manner
E)Group questions around similar concepts
F)In a written survey avoid skip patterns
G)Provide clear instructions for each transition in question type
H)Check the readability score
I)Proofread the survey several times
J)Pretest the survey
K)Pilot test the survey
L)Finalize the survey format

Question 23

Which statement thanks respondent for their participation, describes how incentives are received, and reassures them of the confidentiality of their responses?

A) Introduction statement
B) Closing statement
C) Transition statement
D) Thank you statement

Question 24

Which technique is used when you interview one person, and then ask them for the name of another person that might be interested in participating?:

A) Purposive Sampling Technique
B) Specified Sampling Technique
C) Snowball Sampling Technique
D) Referral Sampling Technique

Question 25

According to DIllman, how many days should there between each segment of the survey data collection?

A) 1
B) 3
C) 5
D) 7

Question 26

A set of stimuli presented to an individual in order to elicit responses on which a numerical score can be assigned is referred to as a:

A) Test
B) Criterion
C) Assay
D) Trial

Question 27

This type of test measures mastery, comprehension or proficiency of acquired skills of individuals is:

A) Aptitude test
B) Achievement test
C) Performance test
D) Success test

Question 28

A test that measures general ability and knowledge is:

A) Aptitude test
B) Achievement test
C) Performance test
D) Success test

Question 29

A ___________ scale assigns an answer to a single question, whereas a __________ scale is a collection of questions that measures a single subject or concept.

Question 30

The odd number choices of a Likert scale offer participants the option to choice an __________ opinion.

Question 31

Behavior questions ask about specific actions, rather than about ___________ and ____________.