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Chapter 12 Questionnaire Survey - Coggle Diagram
Chapter 12 Questionnaire Survey
Questionnaire are considered one of the most popular data collection techniques chosen among researchers. Questionnaire has the advantage of increasing the generality of the data & making respondent more confident in providing truthful answers.
Objective of questionnaire
To provide quantitative data for the purpose of answering the research questions involved & testing the research hypothesis identified. The questionnaire survey should contribute & help to fulfill aims& objectives of the study.
Construction of questionnaire
Main objective: to gather data that will help the researcher to answer the research question addressed by the study.
Questionnaire design
A good questionnaire is one that accomplishes the researcher's objectives.
Some guideline for the construction of questionnaire suggested by scholars & researchers are therefore followed
Questionnaire construction is an important aspect of the questionnaire.
Layout of questionnaire
To obtain the confidence of confidence of the respondent, it is stated in the questionnaire that all answers given will be used only for statistical & research purpose only.
Each respondent is politely instructed how to complete the questionnaire.
These questionnaire began with a title which concise description of what the study is all about.
At the end of questionnaire, an acknowledgement of gratitude is expressed.
Questionnaire administration
Identified specific characteristics researcher want to use for sample.
Identified the key personnel to help.
Identify the population & sample of the study
Set the appointment day
Translation of questionnaire
To sustain the accuracy of translation & check the uniformity of the meaning
The validity would be determined by the accuracy of translation.
Questionnaire piloting
It may bring ti light any weaknesses in the procedure of administration
A statistical procedure can be applied to the data gathered
It gives chance to practice administering the test
A pilot study in a research investigation is very important.
The purpose of piloting is to ensure that the expectation offered in the answers exhausts all possibilities
Advantage of questionnaire survey
Not affected by the skill & bias of the researcher in implementation
Possible to cover a large number of samples
Inexpensive to scatter only in one area
More convenient for the respondents to be able to complete it at their own speed & time
It is important for the researcher to make an effective questionnaire. Avoid leading questions that might generates false positive responses, keep the survey as short as possible & ask only those question that will provide the information you need.