Question 1

The procedures used in implementing a survey study do not have a large impact on the rigor of the investigation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In addition to the degree of nonparticipation, nonresponse bias depends on the extent to which nonrespondents differ systematically from respondents in terms of their characteristics on key variables under study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The four steps involved in building a survey questionnaire include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Formulating questions 
B)  Defining and clarifying the survey variable 
C)  Defining a research question and proposed hypothesis 
D)  Formatting the questionnaire or interview schedule 
A)  Formulating questions 
B)  Defining and clarifying the survey variable 
C)  Defining a research question and proposed hypothesis 
D)  Formatting the questionnaire or interview schedule C

Question 4

While response bias should be specifically reported, nonresponse bias is an implicit value that cannot be measured; therefore, it does not need to be included among the final study report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is not a key dimension of survey research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifying an appropriate pre- and post-measure 
B)  Identifying a population of interest and appropriately sampling that population 
C)  Identifying research aims and generating survey questions to systematically gather the necessary information 
D)  Developing statistical estimates that can be generalized to a population under study 
A)  Identifying an appropriate pre- and post-measure 
B)  Identifying a population of interest and appropriately sampling that population 
C)  Identifying research aims and generating survey questions to systematically gather the necessary information 
D)  Developing statistical estimates that can be generalized to a population under study

Question 6

Which of the following is not an advantage of telephone interviews?

Accepted Answer

A)  It involves a potentially short data collection period. 
B)  Interviewer bias is not a factor. 
C)  It ensures the integrity of the questionnaire. 
D)  It is easier to sample a large geographical area. 
A)  It involves a potentially short data collection period. 
B)  Interviewer bias is not a factor. 
C)  It ensures the integrity of the questionnaire. 
D)  It is easier to sample a large geographical area.

Question 7

Piloting and revising the questionnaire or interview schedule is a step that must be included when building a new measure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Historically, the most common method of collecting survey data was through mailed questionnaires.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not an advantage of mailed questionnaires?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can be completed at the respondent's convenience. 
B)  Respondent anonymity may be better preserved. 
C)  Response rates tend to be higher. 
D)  They have relatively low associated costs. 
A)  They can be completed at the respondent's convenience. 
B)  Respondent anonymity may be better preserved. 
C)  Response rates tend to be higher. 
D)  They have relatively low associated costs.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a method for increasing survey response rates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Utilizing systematic random selection when sampling 
B)  Choosing a population where access may be relatively ensured 
C)  Utilizing methods to gain cooperation from respondents 
D)  Sending an advance letter clearly stating the purpose of the study and the content of the interview 
A)  Utilizing systematic random selection when sampling 
B)  Choosing a population where access may be relatively ensured 
C)  Utilizing methods to gain cooperation from respondents 
D)  Sending an advance letter clearly stating the purpose of the study and the content of the interview

Question 11

Which of the following is not a key factor that influences study rigor?

Accepted Answer

A)  The strategies used for sampling 
B)  The response rates 
C)  The methods for conducting the survey 
D)  The process used to define a population 
A)  The strategies used for sampling 
B)  The response rates 
C)  The methods for conducting the survey 
D)  The process used to define a population

Question 12

Which of the following is not a cause of response bias?

Accepted Answer

A)  The respondent being unable to recall information accurately 
B)  The respondent choosing not to respond 
C)  The respondent interpreting the meaning of a question differently than the meaning intended by the researcher 
D)  Response choices that do not accurately express respondents' experience or opinions 
A)  The respondent being unable to recall information accurately 
B)  The respondent choosing not to respond 
C)  The respondent interpreting the meaning of a question differently than the meaning intended by the researcher 
D)  Response choices that do not accurately express respondents' experience or opinions

Question 13

Which of the following is not a method for enhancing quality control during the coding process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trained coders should independently check each other's work. 
B)  Coders should write notes about codes they are not sure of, so they can be checked by the supervisor. 
C)  Each coder should develop an independent coding system. 
D)  The data can be entered twice in two different files, and then the files can be correlated to identify potential errors in data entry. 
A)  Trained coders should independently check each other's work. 
B)  Coders should write notes about codes they are not sure of, so they can be checked by the supervisor. 
C)  Each coder should develop an independent coding system. 
D)  The data can be entered twice in two different files, and then the files can be correlated to identify potential errors in data entry.

Question 14

While computerized technologies are a typical means for analyzing survey data, currently there are no software options for computerized survey distribution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 27: Survey Research

The procedures used in implementing a survey study do not have a large impact on the rigor of the investigation.

In addition to the degree of nonparticipation, nonresponse bias depends on the extent to which nonrespondents differ systematically from respondents in terms of their characteristics on key variables under study.

The four steps involved in building a survey questionnaire include all of the following except:

While response bias should be specifically reported, nonresponse bias is an implicit value that cannot be measured; therefore, it does not need to be included among the final study report.

Which of the following is not a key dimension of survey research?

Which of the following is not an advantage of telephone interviews?

Piloting and revising the questionnaire or interview schedule is a step that must be included when building a new measure.

Historically, the most common method of collecting survey data was through mailed questionnaires.

Which of the following is not an advantage of mailed questionnaires?

Which of the following is not a method for increasing survey response rates?

Which of the following is not a key factor that influences study rigor?

Which of the following is not a cause of response bias?

Which of the following is not a method for enhancing quality control during the coding process?

While computerized technologies are a typical means for analyzing survey data, currently there are no software options for computerized survey distribution.

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Professional Responsibility and Roles in Research

The Role of Theory in Occupational Therapy

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Selecting the Research Method

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