Flashcards
Andrea Mora
Cards in this deck (7)
- 1QuestionnaireThe questionnaire is an instrument used to obtain information for research or evaluation purposes; however, its traditional use in schools is linked mainly to the memoiristic retrieval of information.
- 2Response BiasResponse bias refers to our tendency to provide inaccurate, or even false, answers to self-report questions, such as those asked on surveys or structured interviews.
- 3Double-barrelled questionDouble-barrelled questions are those that functionally ask respondents two questions at the same time and only allow one response. They can confuse respondents.
- 4Leading questionLeading questions are survey questions that encourage or guide the respondent toward a desired answer.
- 5Likert-scaleA Likert scale is a rating scale used to measure opinions, attitudes, or behaviors. It consists of a statement or a question, followed by a series of five or seven answer statements.
- 6JargonJargon is the specialized vocabulary of any profession, trade, science, or hobby. As scientists discover new phenomena and research techniques, they coin terms by which to refer to these findings.
- 7Pilot testingPilot testing is a rehearsal of your research study, allowing you to test your research approach with a small number of test participants before you conduct your main study. Although this is an additional step, it may be the time best spent on any research project.