Question 1

Administration and staff supervision in a telephone interview are simpler than in a face-to-face interview study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In a structured or standardized interview, the interviewer should

Accepted Answer

A)  ask every question in its proper sequence and exactly as written. 
B)  avoid using probes such as "Is there anything else?" 
C)  suggest the most common answer if the respondent is uncertain. 
D)  allow respondents to take as long as they need to answer questions. 
A)  ask every question in its proper sequence and exactly as written. 
B)  avoid using probes such as "Is there anything else?" 
C)  suggest the most common answer if the respondent is uncertain. 
D)  allow respondents to take as long as they need to answer questions.

Question 3

The General Social Survey (GSS), described throughout Chapter 9,

Accepted Answer

A)  is a panel survey. 
B)  is a face-to-face interview survey. 
C)  is a mixed mode survey. 
D)  uses a semi-structured interview. 
E)  has been Web-based since 2002. 
A)  is a panel survey. 
B)  is a face-to-face interview survey. 
C)  is a mixed mode survey. 
D)  uses a semi-structured interview. 
E)  has been Web-based since 2002.

Question 4

The principal difference between a trend study and a panel study is whether or not the same individuals are surveyed over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is a serious weakness that surveys share with experiments?

Accepted Answer

A)  susceptibility to reactive measurement effects 
B)  use of convenience samples 
C)  limited number of variables that can be studied 
D)  frequent use of deception 
A)  susceptibility to reactive measurement effects 
B)  use of convenience samples 
C)  limited number of variables that can be studied 
D)  frequent use of deception

Question 6

Most surveys are structured, which means that

Accepted Answer

A)  there is a one-on-one relationship between the researcher and the respondent. 
B)  they use random selection to select respondents. 
C)  the same questions are asked in the same order for all respondents. 
D)  the interviewer decides when, where, and how to ask the questions. 
A)  there is a one-on-one relationship between the researcher and the respondent. 
B)  they use random selection to select respondents. 
C)  the same questions are asked in the same order for all respondents. 
D)  the interviewer decides when, where, and how to ask the questions.

Question 7

The purpose of pretesting is to check for associations among variables to see if a larger study is worth doing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Most survey interviews are unstructured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Response effects are most likely be a problem in __________ surveys, and supervision and quality control are least likely to be a problem in __________ surveys.

Accepted Answer

A)  face-to-face; telephone 
B)  telephone; face-to-face 
C)  face-to-face; mail 
D)  mail; face-to-face 
A)  face-to-face; telephone 
B)  telephone; face-to-face 
C)  face-to-face; mail 
D)  mail; face-to-face

Question 10

Interviewer training may be combined with pretesting the survey instrument.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A good cover letter for a mailed questionnaire would do all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  communicate the general purpose of the study 
B)  give assurances of respondents' anonymity and/or confidentiality 
C)  explain how the respondent was selected 
D)  not identify the survey sponsor in order to avoid bias 
E)  offer incentives such as a copy of the study 
A)  communicate the general purpose of the study 
B)  give assurances of respondents' anonymity and/or confidentiality 
C)  explain how the respondent was selected 
D)  not identify the survey sponsor in order to avoid bias 
E)  offer incentives such as a copy of the study

Question 12

What are the principal arguments pro and con regarding the use of standardized interviewing procedures?

Accepted Answer

Proponents of standardized interviewing

Question 13

Face-to-face interviews tend to have higher response rates than other survey modes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A major consideration in choosing a survey mode is coverage error.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which survey mode is likely to produce the least error in terms of coverage and nonresponse?

Accepted Answer

A)  face-to-face interview 
B)  telephone interview 
C)  mailed questionnaire 
D)  Internet survey 
A)  face-to-face interview 
B)  telephone interview 
C)  mailed questionnaire 
D)  Internet survey

Question 16

Compared with face-to-face interview studies, telephone interview studies

Accepted Answer

A)  cost more. 
B)  take more time to complete. 
C)  demand greater attention to staff supervision. 
D)  require simpler survey questions. 
A)  cost more. 
B)  take more time to complete. 
C)  demand greater attention to staff supervision. 
D)  require simpler survey questions.

Administration and staff supervision in a telephone interview are simpler than in a face-to-face interview study.

In a structured or standardized interview, the interviewer should

The General Social Survey (GSS), described throughout Chapter 9,

The principal difference between a trend study and a panel study is whether or not the same individuals are surveyed over time.

What is a serious weakness that surveys share with experiments?

Most surveys are structured, which means that

The purpose of pretesting is to check for associations among variables to see if a larger study is worth doing.

Most survey interviews are unstructured.

Response effects are most likely be a problem in surveys, and supervision and quality control are least likely to be a problem in surveys.

Interviewer training may be combined with pretesting the survey instrument.

A good cover letter for a mailed questionnaire would do all but which of the following?

What are the principal arguments pro and con regarding the use of standardized interviewing procedures?

Face-to-face interviews tend to have higher response rates than other survey modes.

A major consideration in choosing a survey mode is coverage error.

Which survey mode is likely to produce the least error in terms of coverage and nonresponse?

Compared with face-to-face interview studies, telephone interview studies

Introduction

The Nature of Science

Research Ethics

Elements of Research Design

Measurement

Sampling

Experimentation

Experimental Designs

Survey Instrumentation

Field Research

Research Using Available Data

Multiple Methods

Data Processing and Elementary Data Analysis

Multivariate Analysis

Writing Research Reports

Filters

Exam 9: Survey Research

Administration and staff supervision in a telephone interview are simpler than in a face-to-face interview study.

In a structured or standardized interview, the interviewer should

The General Social Survey (GSS), described throughout Chapter 9,

The principal difference between a trend study and a panel study is whether or not the same individuals are surveyed over time.

What is a serious weakness that surveys share with experiments?

Most surveys are structured, which means that

The purpose of pretesting is to check for associations among variables to see if a larger study is worth doing.

Most survey interviews are unstructured.

Response effects are most likely be a problem in __________ surveys, and supervision and quality control are least likely to be a problem in __________ surveys.

Interviewer training may be combined with pretesting the survey instrument.

A good cover letter for a mailed questionnaire would do all but which of the following?

What are the principal arguments pro and con regarding the use of standardized interviewing procedures?

Face-to-face interviews tend to have higher response rates than other survey modes.

A major consideration in choosing a survey mode is coverage error.

Which survey mode is likely to produce the least error in terms of coverage and nonresponse?

Compared with face-to-face interview studies, telephone interview studies

Introduction

The Nature of Science

Research Ethics

Elements of Research Design

Measurement

Sampling

Experimentation

Experimental Designs

Survey Instrumentation

Field Research

Research Using Available Data

Multiple Methods

Data Processing and Elementary Data Analysis

Multivariate Analysis

Writing Research Reports

Filters

Response effects are most likely be a problem in surveys, and supervision and quality control are least likely to be a problem in surveys.