Question 1

Jacky is doing a study on the number of hours spent watching TV and how this affects family cohesion. She decides to mail a questionnaire to randomly selected households in her state. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Self-administered survey
B)   Group-administered survey
C)   Sampling units survey
D)   Random participant survey
E)   Computer-assisted personal interview

Question 2

In a phone survey or an in-person survey, the list of questions is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Questionnaire
B)   Interview survey
C)   Interview schedule
D)   Interpretive questions
E)   Key informant interview

Question 3

Researchers often have difficulty contacting sample units.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Face-to-face social interaction occurs between researcher and respondent only in:

Accepted Answer

A)   Mailed surveys
B)   Web surveys
C)   Phone surveys
D)   In-person surveys
E)   E-mail surveys

Question 5

A context effect occurs when a question on a survey influences how a respondent will interpret a later question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Group administered surveys tend to have higher response rates than do mailed surveys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What guideline does the following question violate in terms of guidelines for writing questions: Do you disagree that there should not be an exam on Chapter 6?

Accepted Answer

A)   Avoid double negatives
B)   Avoid double-barreled questions
C)   Minimize risk of biased words
D)   Avoid making disagreement or agreement disagreeable
E)   Minimize fence sitting and floating

Question 8

The General Social Survey is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   A mailed survey
B)   An omnibus survey
C)   A phone survey
D)   A web survey
E)   An e-mail survey

Question 9

The skip pattern in a survey is created by:

Accepted Answer

A)   Respondent competence
B)   Contingency questions
C)   Open ended questions
D)   Filter questions
E)   Skip questions

Question 10

A phone survey conducted with random digit dialing has all but which of the following features?

Accepted Answer

A)   Designation of telephone exchanges to be called
B)   Machine-based calling of random phone numbers
C)   Postcard follow-ups to those who don't answer the phone
D)   Screening questions to identify appropriate respondents
E)   Personnel training

Question 11

Electronic survey can take two forms:

Accepted Answer

A)   Digital and analog
B)   Web surveys and Internet surveys
C)   Web surveys and e-mail surveys
D)   E-mail surveys and digital surveys
E)   Web-casts and e-mail surveys

Question 12

A context effect in a survey occurs when:

Accepted Answer

A)   The response to a question is influenced by previous questions
B)   The interviewer influences how a respondent answers questions
C)   Respondents answer different based on where they take a survey
D)   The manner in which a survey questionnaire is distributed influences the way the respondents answer
E)   All of the above

Question 13

What guideline does the following question violate in terms of guidelines for writing questions: Do you agree or disagree that television increases people's tolerance for violence and drug use?

Accepted Answer

A)   Avoid double negatives
B)   Avoid double-barreled questions
C)   Minimize risk of biased words
D)   Avoid making disagreement or agreement disagreeable
E)   Minimize fence sitting and floating

Question 14

Which of the following is a way for researchers to contact sample units, particularly households?

Accepted Answer

A)   Self-administered survey
B)   E-mail survey
C)   Web survey
D)   Random digit dialing
E)   Computer-assisted personal interview

Question 15

In a survey, a contingent question always follows a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   Double-barreled question
B)   Double-negative question
C)   Open-ended question
D)   Interpretive question
E)   Filter question

Question 16

Web surveys are becoming popular due to their flexibility and inexpensiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe in detail how response rates can be improved for mailed surveys.

Accepted Answer

a mailed (self-administered) survey is c...

Question 18

What makes a good survey questionnaire? Consider the questions themselves and the questionnaire as a whole. Why is it important to make sure you have a good questionnaire? How can you determine if you have a good questionnaire?

Accepted Answer

Be clear; avoid confusing phrasing; doub...

Question 19

Outline the procedure for pretesting a survey.

Accepted Answer

Discuss questionnaire with col...

Exam 7: Survey Research

What makes a good survey questionnaire? Consider the questions themselves and the questionnaire as a whole. Why is it important to make sure you have a good questionnaire? How can you determine if you have a good questionnaire?

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Be clear; avoid confusing phrasing; doub...
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The General Social Survey is an example of:

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Describe in detail how response rates can be improved for mailed surveys.

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a mailed (self-administered) survey is c...
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Group administered surveys tend to have higher response rates than do mailed surveys.

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Web surveys are becoming popular due to their flexibility and inexpensiveness.

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Jacky is doing a study on the number of hours spent watching TV and how this affects family cohesion. She decides to mail a questionnaire to randomly selected households in her state. This is an example of:

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What guideline does the following question violate in terms of guidelines for writing questions: Do you disagree that there should not be an exam on Chapter 6?

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The skip pattern in a survey is created by:

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In a survey, a contingent question always follows a(n) :

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Researchers often have difficulty contacting sample units.

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Which of the following is a way for researchers to contact sample units, particularly households?

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Face-to-face social interaction occurs between researcher and respondent only in:

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In a phone survey or an in-person survey, the list of questions is referred to as:

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Electronic survey can take two forms:

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Outline the procedure for pretesting a survey.

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Discuss questionnaire with col...
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What guideline does the following question violate in terms of guidelines for writing questions: Do you agree or disagree that television increases people's tolerance for violence and drug use?

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A context effect in a survey occurs when:

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A context effect occurs when a question on a survey influences how a respondent will interpret a later question.

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A phone survey conducted with random digit dialing has all but which of the following features?

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Exam 7: Survey Research

What makes a good survey questionnaire? Consider the questions themselves and the questionnaire as a whole. Why is it important to make sure you have a good questionnaire? How can you determine if you have a good questionnaire?

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The General Social Survey is an example of:

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Describe in detail how response rates can be improved for mailed surveys.

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Group administered surveys tend to have higher response rates than do mailed surveys.

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Web surveys are becoming popular due to their flexibility and inexpensiveness.

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Jacky is doing a study on the number of hours spent watching TV and how this affects family cohesion. She decides to mail a questionnaire to randomly selected households in her state. This is an example of:

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What guideline does the following question violate in terms of guidelines for writing questions: Do you disagree that there should not be an exam on Chapter 6?

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The skip pattern in a survey is created by:

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In a survey, a contingent question always follows a(n) :

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Researchers often have difficulty contacting sample units.

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Which of the following is a way for researchers to contact sample units, particularly households?

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Face-to-face social interaction occurs between researcher and respondent only in:

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In a phone survey or an in-person survey, the list of questions is referred to as:

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Electronic survey can take two forms:

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Outline the procedure for pretesting a survey.

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What guideline does the following question violate in terms of guidelines for writing questions: Do you agree or disagree that television increases people's tolerance for violence and drug use?

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A context effect in a survey occurs when:

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A context effect occurs when a question on a survey influences how a respondent will interpret a later question.

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A phone survey conducted with random digit dialing has all but which of the following features?

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