Question 1

Interview surveys have a number of advantages over mail surveys.Which of the following is NOT one of those advantages?

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A)  Higher response rates.
B)  There is generally a smaller number of "don't knows" and "no answers."
C)  There are a smaller number of relevant responses given.
D)  Observations can be made.

Question 2

Which of the following is (are) an advantage of the community forum approach to needs assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  feasibility.
B)  representativeness of sample.
C)  It is unlikely to be influenced by those with vested interests.
D)  Everyone is equally likely to express his or her views. A

Question 3

When follow-ups are planned with mail surveys,

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A)  the anonymity of respondents can no longer be guaranteed.
B)  more thoughtful answers are usually provided by those who wait until the follow-up to respond.
C)  response rates typically increase.
D)  response bias can no longer be estimated.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of the community survey or target group survey approach to needs assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is one of the least direct ways to assess needs.
B)  possibly low response rates.
C)  measurement biases.
D)  time and expense. A

Question 5

In general,strengths of survey research include

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A)  making large samples feasible.
B)  showing causality.
C)  flexible uncovering of deeper meanings for each respondent .
D)  directly measuring what people actually do, not just what they say.

Question 6

Describe three research questions for which survey research is an appropriate technique of observation.Explain whether these three topics are better suited to an interview or a mailed questionnaire and why.

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1) How do individuals in a specific comm...

Question 7

Because the rates under treatment approach to needs assessment looks only at those currently utilizing services,it is vulnerable to underestimating the true extent of need.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe five different approaches to needs assessment and their advantages and disadvantages.

Accepted Answer

1. Surveys and Questionnaires:
Advantage...

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT true about follow-up mailings in mailed surveys in which the respondents are not identified on the questionnaire?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is impossible to re-mail only to nonrespondents.
B)  The follow-up mailing could go to respondents and nonrespondents.
C)  Including a stamped, self-addressed postcard in the original mailing can make it possible to re-mail only to nonrespondents.
D)  Two follow-up mailings are the norm.

Question 10

The spread of telephone answering machines has improved the quality of data collected by telephone surveys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In contrast to interviews,self-administered questionnaires have the advantage of

Accepted Answer

A)  being more effective in dealing with complicated issues.
B)  producing fewer incomplete questions.
C)  dealing with the context of social life.
D)  handling sensitive issues more effectively.

Question 12

Probes are used more frequently in open-ended questions than in closed-ended ones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The interviewer should be a neutral medium through which questions and answers are transmitted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 14

The primary function of the probe is to

Accepted Answer

A)  loosen up the respondent.
B)  get the correct answer from the respondent.
C)  get the respondent to answer a question more fully.
D)  indicate an understanding and interest in the respondent.

Question 15

When conducting an online survey,you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid using a brief e-mail invitational message.
B)  Present the password and link to the survey website early in the e-mail message.
C)  Avoid setting a deadline for participation.
D)  Use a website that prevents respondents from reentering the survey if they take a break.

Question 16

Professionals who are conducting survey interviews in very poor neighborhoods should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Dress down so as to appear as if they live in that neighborhood.
B)  Read questionnaire items verbatim.
C)  Never probe into unclear responses to see if respondents meant what the interviewers think they meant.
D)  Do all of these.

Question 17

By definition,the self-administered questionnaire is synonymous with the mail survey.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Although online surveys can obtain large samples inexpensively,the respondents may NOT be representative of the rest of the population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Identify five recommendations for conducting online surveys.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Which of the following statements is/are true about mailed surveys?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cover letters should be avoided so as to save costs and reduce the amount of material the respondent must read.
B)  Response rates are considered good only if they exceed 80%.
C)  Follow-up mailings are essential.
D)  All of these are true about mailed surveys.

Exam 10: Surveys

Interview surveys have a number of advantages over mail surveys.Which of the following is NOT one of those advantages?

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Which of the following is (are) an advantage of the community forum approach to needs assessment?

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When follow-ups are planned with mail surveys,

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Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of the community survey or target group survey approach to needs assessment?

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In general,strengths of survey research include

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Because the rates under treatment approach to needs assessment looks only at those currently utilizing services,it is vulnerable to underestimating the true extent of need.

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Describe five different approaches to needs assessment and their advantages and disadvantages.

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Which of the following is NOT true about follow-up mailings in mailed surveys in which the respondents are not identified on the questionnaire?

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The spread of telephone answering machines has improved the quality of data collected by telephone surveys.

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In contrast to interviews,self-administered questionnaires have the advantage of

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Probes are used more frequently in open-ended questions than in closed-ended ones.

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The interviewer should be a neutral medium through which questions and answers are transmitted.

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The primary function of the probe is to

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When conducting an online survey,you should:

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Professionals who are conducting survey interviews in very poor neighborhoods should:

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By definition,the self-administered questionnaire is synonymous with the mail survey.

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Although online surveys can obtain large samples inexpensively,the respondents may NOT be representative of the rest of the population.

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Identify five recommendations for conducting online surveys.

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Which of the following statements is/are true about mailed surveys?

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