Question 1

When ordering the questions on your survey it is advisable to include________ questions first.

Accepted Answer

A)  demographic 
B)  positive 
C)  negative 
D)  complicated 
A)  demographic 
B)  positive 
C)  negative 
D)  complicated

Question 2

A cross-sectional study

Accepted Answer

A)  is one that tests an entire population. 
B)  involves collecting successive independent samples. 
C)  involves collecting data only once. 
D)  is rarely used in survey research. 
A)  is one that tests an entire population. 
B)  involves collecting successive independent samples. 
C)  involves collecting data only once. 
D)  is rarely used in survey research.

Question 3

Which of the following is a problem for written surveys?

Accepted Answer

A)  question ambiguity 
B)  return rate 
C)  both 'a' and 'b' 
D)  none of the above 
A)  question ambiguity 
B)  return rate 
C)  both 'a' and 'b' 
D)  none of the above

Question 4

Normal variation of sample values from population values is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  sampling error. 
B)  variability error. 
C)  population error. 
D)  response error. 
A)  sampling error. 
B)  variability error. 
C)  population error. 
D)  response error.

Question 5

The distinguishing characteristic of the longitudinal design is that

Accepted Answer

A)  several independent groups of individuals are tested once. 
B)  different groups of people are tested over time using the same survey. 
C)  the same sample of respondents is surveyed more than once. 
D)  the survey item is particularly lengthy. 
A)  several independent groups of individuals are tested once. 
B)  different groups of people are tested over time using the same survey. 
C)  the same sample of respondents is surveyed more than once. 
D)  the survey item is particularly lengthy.

Question 6

Which of the following should be considered in reference to the participant when writing survey questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  reading level of the participant 
B)  cultural characteristics of the participant 
C)  demographics of the participant 
D)  all of the above 
A)  reading level of the participant 
B)  cultural characteristics of the participant 
C)  demographics of the participant 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

Survey question should be

Accepted Answer

A)  short 
B)  long 
C)  simple 
D)  a and c 
A)  short 
B)  long 
C)  simple 
D)  a and c

Question 8

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the group administered questionnaire?

Accepted Answer

A)  low return rate 
B)  cannot be used if individual participants are spread out across locations 
C)  expensive and time consuming 
D)  time consuming 
A)  low return rate 
B)  cannot be used if individual participants are spread out across locations 
C)  expensive and time consuming 
D)  time consuming

Question 9

You plan to develop a survey and would like to compute a single score to represent the construct you are measuring. Which type of items should you use?

Accepted Answer

A)  open-ended 
B)  forced alternative 
C)  multiple choice 
D)  Likert scales 
A)  open-ended 
B)  forced alternative 
C)  multiple choice 
D)  Likert scales

Question 10

Previously, Dr. Winchester used anonymous written course evaluations to assess his teaching. This semester, he plans to ask each student in his seminar to see him privately, after grades are turned in, to discuss the course. Technically, Dr. Winchester will be doing what kind of survey?

Accepted Answer

A)  private 
B)  evaluative 
C)  academic 
D)  face-to-face 
A)  private 
B)  evaluative 
C)  academic 
D)  face-to-face

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT true of binary forced choice questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can reduce response set. 
B)  Participants choose from three choices on each question. 
C)  They can be difficult for item analysis. 
D)  They are typically not recommended. 
A)  They can reduce response set. 
B)  Participants choose from three choices on each question. 
C)  They can be difficult for item analysis. 
D)  They are typically not recommended.

Question 12

What is wrong with the following question? Please indicate the total number of college credits you have earned
___0 to 32
___32 to 64
___64 to 96
___96 to 128

Accepted Answer

A)  the categories are not mutually exclusive 
B)  the categories are not exhaustive 
C)  both 'a' and 'b' 
D)  neither 'a' nor 'b' 
A)  the categories are not mutually exclusive 
B)  the categories are not exhaustive 
C)  both 'a' and 'b' 
D)  neither 'a' nor 'b'

Question 13

The major problem with a phone survey is

Accepted Answer

A)  unlisted numbers 
B)  expense 
C)  social desirability bias 
D)  response rate 
A)  unlisted numbers 
B)  expense 
C)  social desirability bias 
D)  response rate

Question 14

In survey research_____ is more important than in experimental research and so sampling is more likely to be utilized.

Accepted Answer

A)  establishing causality; convenience 
B)  establishing causality; random 
C)  generalizability; random 
D)  generalizability; convenience 
A)  establishing causality; convenience 
B)  establishing causality; random 
C)  generalizability; random 
D)  generalizability; convenience

Question 15

A question that directs the survey taker to a particular place within the survey e.g., "if your income is over $50,000 go to question #15") is called an) ________question.

Accepted Answer

A)  contingency 
B)  directive 
C)  indicator 
D)  command 
A)  contingency 
B)  directive 
C)  indicator 
D)  command

Question 16

________questions ask the respondent to put their responses in ascending or descending order.

Accepted Answer

A)  Checklist 
B)  Binary 
C)  Ranking 
D)  Likert 
A)  Checklist 
B)  Binary 
C)  Ranking 
D)  Likert

Question 17

All of the following are closed questions except

Accepted Answer

A)  Is Kobe Bryant the best basketball player in the world? 
B)  Who is the best basketball player in the world - Kobe Bryant or LeBron James? 
C)  What criteria would you use to determine the best basketball player in the world? 
D)  Do you enjoy watching basketball? 
A)  Is Kobe Bryant the best basketball player in the world? 
B)  Who is the best basketball player in the world - Kobe Bryant or LeBron James? 
C)  What criteria would you use to determine the best basketball player in the world? 
D)  Do you enjoy watching basketball?

Question 18

Consider the following survey item: "Some people feel that abortion is akin to killing babies. Do you agree?" This is a bad survey item because it includes

Accepted Answer

A)  a loaded statement. 
B)  a leading statement. 
C)  a double-barreled statement. 
D)  both 'a' and 'b' 
A)  a loaded statement. 
B)  a leading statement. 
C)  a double-barreled statement. 
D)  both 'a' and 'b'

Question 19

The principle advantage of open-ended questions is that they

Accepted Answer

A)  are easier to score and code. 
B)  eliminate the problem of social desirability bias. 
C)  offer the respondent greater flexibility. 
D)  minimize the problem of expressiveness and spontaneity. 
A)  are easier to score and code. 
B)  eliminate the problem of social desirability bias. 
C)  offer the respondent greater flexibility. 
D)  minimize the problem of expressiveness and spontaneity.

Question 20

When a survey item implies a preferred response within the wording of the question itself it is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  loaded question. 
B)  leading question. 
C)  double-barreled question. 
D)  fixed response question. 
A)  loaded question. 
B)  leading question. 
C)  double-barreled question. 
D)  fixed response question.

When ordering the questions on your survey it is advisable to include________ questions first.

A cross-sectional study

Which of the following is a problem for written surveys?

Normal variation of sample values from population values is referred to as

The distinguishing characteristic of the longitudinal design is that

Which of the following should be considered in reference to the participant when writing survey questions?

Survey question should be

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the group administered questionnaire?

You plan to develop a survey and would like to compute a single score to represent the construct you are measuring. Which type of items should you use?

Previously, Dr. Winchester used anonymous written course evaluations to assess his teaching. This semester, he plans to ask each student in his seminar to see him privately, after grades are turned in, to discuss the course. Technically, Dr. Winchester will be doing what kind of survey?

Which of the following is NOT true of binary forced choice questions?

What is wrong with the following question? Please indicate the total number of college credits you have earned _0 to 32 _32 to 64 _64 to 96 _96 to 128

The major problem with a phone survey is

In survey research_____ is more important than in experimental research and so sampling is more likely to be utilized.

A question that directs the survey taker to a particular place within the survey e.g., "if your income is over $50,000 go to question #15") is called an) ________question.

________questions ask the respondent to put their responses in ascending or descending order.

All of the following are closed questions except

Consider the following survey item: "Some people feel that abortion is akin to killing babies. Do you agree?" This is a bad survey item because it includes

The principle advantage of open-ended questions is that they

When a survey item implies a preferred response within the wording of the question itself it is called a

Introduction to Scientific Research

Research Approaches and Methods of Data Collection

Problem Identification and Hypothesis Formation

Ethics

Measuring Variables and Sampling

Research Validity

Control Techniques in Experimental Research

Experimental Research Design

Procedure for Conducting an Experiment

Quasi-Experimental Designs

Single-Case Research Designs

Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research

Descriptive Statistics

Inferential Statistics

Preparing the Research Report for Presentation or Publication

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Exam 12: Survey Research

When ordering the questions on your survey it is advisable to include________ questions first.

A cross-sectional study

Which of the following is a problem for written surveys?

Normal variation of sample values from population values is referred to as

The distinguishing characteristic of the longitudinal design is that

Which of the following should be considered in reference to the participant when writing survey questions?

Survey question should be

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the group administered questionnaire?

You plan to develop a survey and would like to compute a single score to represent the construct you are measuring. Which type of items should you use?

Previously, Dr. Winchester used anonymous written course evaluations to assess his teaching. This semester, he plans to ask each student in his seminar to see him privately, after grades are turned in, to discuss the course. Technically, Dr. Winchester will be doing what kind of survey?

Which of the following is NOT true of binary forced choice questions?

What is wrong with the following question? Please indicate the total number of college credits you have earned ___0 to 32 ___32 to 64 ___64 to 96 ___96 to 128

The major problem with a phone survey is

In survey research_____ is more important than in experimental research and so sampling is more likely to be utilized.

A question that directs the survey taker to a particular place within the survey e.g., "if your income is over $50,000 go to question #15") is called an) ________question.

________questions ask the respondent to put their responses in ascending or descending order.

All of the following are closed questions except

Consider the following survey item: "Some people feel that abortion is akin to killing babies. Do you agree?" This is a bad survey item because it includes

The principle advantage of open-ended questions is that they

When a survey item implies a preferred response within the wording of the question itself it is called a

Introduction to Scientific Research

Research Approaches and Methods of Data Collection

Problem Identification and Hypothesis Formation

Ethics

Measuring Variables and Sampling

Research Validity

Control Techniques in Experimental Research

Experimental Research Design

Procedure for Conducting an Experiment

Quasi-Experimental Designs

Single-Case Research Designs

Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research

Descriptive Statistics

Inferential Statistics

Preparing the Research Report for Presentation or Publication

Filters

What is wrong with the following question? Please indicate the total number of college credits you have earned _0 to 32 _32 to 64 _64 to 96 _96 to 128