Deck 12: Survey Designs

Question 1

Which of the following is the best indicator of higher quality in survey research?

A)The researcher reported the use of opportunity sampling.
B)The researcher determined the sample size based on a percent of the population size.
C)The researcher discussed instrument development and provided example questions.
D)The researcher reported one follow-up contact after initial mailing.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A researcher decides to talk with parents after a parent-teacher meeting at the elementary school.To learn how parents feel about the use of standards for testing 4^th graders in the school district,the researcher locates an instrument and uses it as a basis for asking a group of parents in the cafeteria questions about testing 4^th graders.What is the form of survey data collection?

A)Individual interview
B)Electronic questionnaire
C)Focus group interview
D)Mailed questionnaire

Answer 2

Focus group interview

Question 3

A researcher collects data from school bus drivers using survey research.The researcher conducts polls of fifty bus drivers in the school district about managing student discipline on their buses.The data are collected from a group of bus drivers who run the inner-city bus routes.The researcher collects data during the fall of each year for five years.The participants in the poll each year are different bus drivers.What form of longitudinal survey research design is the researcher using?

A)A trend study
B)A cohort study
C)A panel study
D)A longitudinal study

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which one of the following is a characteristic that distinguishes survey research from experimental and correlational research?

A)The collection of numeric data
B)The use of a treatment variable
C)The description of trends in a population
D)The measure of a quantitative variable

Question 5

"Have you ever lost friends,girlfriends,or boyfriends because of your smoking?"
The problem with this question is: _____

Question 6

Which of the following issues regarding response rates would be most concerning to survey researchers?

A)The response rate is less than 50%.
B)The responses rate did not improve after follow-up.
C)The incentive did not appear to be successful.
D)The responses returned indicate response bias.

Question 7

A researcher conducts a study of adolescents and their smoking behaviors.In reporting the results,the researcher mentions the names of specific students who are only occasional smokers.What specific ethical issue is presented in this study?

A)The issue of studying and reporting on a sensitive topic
B)The issue of putting the students at risk of encouraging smoking
C)The issue of linking specific participants with identifiable information
D)The issue of not destroying survey instrument after the study concludes

Question 8

"When did you first enroll in the adult basic education program?"
________ 1979-81 ________ 1985-88
________ 1981-83 ________ 1989-91
________ 1984-87 ________ 1992-95
The problem with this question is: ________

Question 9

In a mailed questionnaire,survey researchers often use a few semi-closed-ended questions.What is the purpose of including these questions?

A)To allow respondents to write in answers that do not fit the response choices
B)To demonstrate that the researcher is "open" to many possibilities
C)To permit respondents to comment further about their responses
D)To permit individuals to "talk" about their ideas in some depth

Question 10

What factor best distinguishes among the different types of quantitative survey designs?

A)The time when data are collected
B)The study of one group at one point in time
C)The collection of questionnaire or interview data
D)The use of longitudinal data over time

Question 11

A researcher decides to go to the parent's homes to talk with them about the use of standards for testing 4^th graders in the school district.The researcher locates a structured instrument,identifies parents from the list of parents in the district and calls the parents to arrange a time to visit with them in their homes.What is the form of survey data collection?

A)Individual interview
B)Electronic questionnaire
C)Focus group interview
D)Mailed questionnaire

Question 12

Respond to this question:
"Having learning disabled students in the classroom takes away from the learning of other students."
________ Of great importance
________ Of some importance
________ Of little importance
________ Not important
The problem with this question is: ________
________________________________________________________________

Question 13

"I prefer to learn through a scaffolding approach."
___Strongly Agree ___Agree ___Neutral ___Disagree ___Strongly Disagree
The problem with this question is: ________

Question 14

Select the best reason for conducting a pilot test of a questionnaire.

A)To provide response data to begin analyzing sooner
B)To improve the response rate for the questionnaire
C)To prenotify participants of your intent to send the questionnaire
D)To determine that the individuals in the sample can understand the questions

Question 15

A researcher is preparing a mailed questionnaire.Which of the following is the best strategy to improve response rates?

A)Have a plan to follow-up with nonrespondents
B)Conduct a wave analysis before sending the questionnaire.
C)Use a high value incentive to entice participants
D)Develop clear statistical procedures for analysis.

Question 16

What is the major difference between a population and a target population?

A)The sampling strategy differs for the target population.
B)The target population is more focused than the population.
C)The target population consists of identifiable individuals.
D)They are essentially the same group of individuals.

Question 17

Here is a sensitive question that a researcher may want to ask in a survey study: "Have you ever used marijuana?" Of the options listed below,what is the best strategy to use when asking sensitive questions such as this one?

A)Ask the person first if they have ever smoked cigarettes.
B)Ask the parents of the student first in order to gain permission.
C)Ask the person a neutral question first to establish rapport.
D)Include the sensitive question first when they are "warming up."

Question 18

"Have you ever awakened the morning after from drinking the night before and found that you could not remember the events the day before?"
The problem with this question is: ________