QUESTIONNAIRE

QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Why use a questionnaire?

   • Collect vast quantities of data
   • Advantages
     • They are inexpensive
     • Very little training is needed to develop them
     • They can be easily and quickly analysed.
   • It is
     • Used to transmit useful information or data.
   • Data registration
   • Request for information

2. Definition

   • It is a complex process
   • Presents clear questions
   • The respondent must
     • Interpreting responses
     • Articulate his or her response
     • Conveying responses to the researcher
   • The responses
     • Must be recorded
     • Must be coded
     • Must be analyzed
     • Reflect the opinions of the respondents

3. Types

   • Mail survey
     • It is
       • The most common
       • An effective way to collect large amounts of data
       • Impersonal
     • Delivered by mail
     • It can have a low response rate.
   • Group administered questionnaire
     • It is a useful for collecting data
     • They can naturally come together for the purpose
     • Allows
       • Each member of the group to fill out his or her own questionnaire
       • Return it to the researcher once completed.
     • The group meets for the purpose of collaborating with the research.
     • Response rates are higher
   • Household survey
     • It is collected at a later date
     • It is a hybrid

4. Types of questions

   • Closed questions
   • Multiple-choice questions
   • Open-ended questions

5. Data analysis.

   • Examine the data
     • Registration
   • Data collection
     • Encoded record
     • Assignment of a number

6. Limitations

   • Leading questions
     • They provide only one answer.
   • Complicated questions
     • Consists of sub-questions
   • Irritating questions
   • Ambiguous or unclear questions
   • Too many open-ended questions

7. Reasons

   • For using questionnaires
     • It facilitate data collection
     • They are reliable tools.
     • They can allow rapid analysis
     • It can be used over and over again
   • Not to use questionnaires
     • Questionnaires are everywhere.
     • Lack of time
     • Lack of personal contact can mean that responses are affected.