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Methodology - Coggle Diagram
Methodology
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Social Science Research Methods
Questionnaire
Convey questions in as few words as possible
Consider level of literacy of respondents
Should MCQ have a 'neutral' option
Include balanced options
NB the order in which questions are asked
Pilot test questionnaire
Importance of wording to avoid bias
Who wants to try a questionnaire
Outline intentions and incentive early
Order: general impressions to specific or objective observations to subjective opinions
Short simple objective questions provide the most valid and reliable results
Questions should not be open to interpretation
Questions must be unbiased with no emotional connotations
Group questions of same type together
Points
Avoid bias to reinforce findings in literature. Explore themes and issues objectively
Sisko feedback of same questionnaire to compare data
Questionnaire as exploratory research to inform interview questions
Making questionnaire mobile friendly to be shared on social media apps
Consideration for a period of online and blended learning
Remove respondants from non-private schools
Thank you email to verify by checking bounce-backs
Interpretation of 'training' question could be broad
Questionnaire research: A practical guide
Advantage - p. 1 Questionnaires yield responses that are usually easy to tabulate or score, and the resulting data are easy to analyze-especially if the questionnaires mainly contain items with choices to be checked
Advantage - p.2 Questionnaires can be administered anonymously. Knowing that their re-sponses are anonymous encourages respondents to be truthful. Anonymity important for teachers and to get honest and critical responses
Disadvantages - response rate low compared to other options
p. 3 questionnaires usually provide only a snapshot rather than a rich, in-depth picture of an area of concern. Snapshot allows for bigger picture to interview on
Make choices exhaustive and include 'other'