Designs, tests and revises survey questionnaires

​Designs, tests and revises survey questionnaires

By April Heart

​The Various Kinds of Report

Reports are more likely needed for business, scientific and technical subjects, and in the workplace. They are of different types and they differ in their aims and structures.

​The Various Kinds of Report

Multiple Choice

Title: Students’ Opinions on Online Activities
Your class conducted a survey about students’ preferences for online vs. face-to-face activities. The data shows that 70% prefer face-to-face classes, 20% prefer online, and 10% have no preference. As the group leader, you are tasked to write the survey report. Which of the following should you include in your survey report to make it effective?

• A. Your personal opinion about why face-to-face is better.

• B. Accurate presentation of the survey data and analysis of students’ reasons.

• C. Only the data that supports your personal view.

• D. A long introduction without showing the results.

Multiple Choice

Title: Testing Water Purity Levels
In your science class, you conducted an experiment comparing tap water and filtered water using pH and turbidity tests. The teacher reminded everyone to be objective in writing the laboratory report. What is the best way to ensure your laboratory report is objective and reliable?

• A. Include all test results, even if they don’t match your hypothesis.

• B. Adjust the data so it fits your expected outcome.

• C. Write your assumptions and skip the actual data.

• D. Focus only on what your classmates found interesting.

Multiple Choice

Title: Observing Waste Management in a Local Community
Your group visited a nearby barangay to observe their waste segregation practices. You were asked to create a field report summarizing your observations. Which of the following should be emphasized in your field report?

• A. Personal feelings about how dirty the area looked.

• B. Objective observations on how waste is managed and supporting details.

• C. Your suggestions for improving community behavior.

• D. Background stories about unrelated community issues.

​Survey Questionnaire

It is a data gathering tool composed of a set of questions used in a survey and is utilized in various fields such as politics, research, marketing, media and so on. It is intended to gather data, views, opinions and others from individuals or a particular group of people.

Methods of Administering a Survey

Administering a survey is a systematic way of achieving certain goals. The following methods are introduced by Sarah Mae Sincero (2012).

Personal Approach

This process of conducting the survey involves the researcher. It is used to probe the answers of the respondents and at the same time, to observe the behavior of the respondents, either individually or as a group.

Methods of Administering a Survey

Multiple Choice

A group of Grade 12 students is assigned to conduct a survey on the cleanliness and sanitation of their school. They plan to ask the janitors and students about their daily cleaning habits and challenges. The group wants to observe how respondents react while answering and clarify any unclear responses. Which type of personal approach is most appropriate for this situation?

• a. Online survey

• b. Face-to-face structured interview

• c. Telephone survey

• d. Mail questionnaire

Multiple Choice

A group of Grade 12 researchers wants to know how often students in their school read books outside of class. They decide to print copies of their questionnaire and distribute them during class hours, asking students to answer on their own and return the forms afterward. Which type of self-administered approach is used in this situation?

• a. Online survey

• b. Face-to-face structured interview

• c. Paper-and-pencil Survey

• d. Mail questionnaire

Self-administered Approach

In this type of approach, the survey is administered without the actual presence of the researcher and the respondents are expected to accomplish the survey independently.

Methods of Administering a Survey

Methods of Administering a Survey

Multiple Choice

A student researcher wants to gather opinions from residents of another city regarding a new environmental law. However, traveling to their area is not possible due to distance and budget limitations. She decides to call them one by one to ask questions and record their answers. Which personal approach method did the researcher use?

• a. Online survey

• b. Face-to-face structured interview

• c. Telephone survey

• d. Mail questionnaire

Multiple Choice

A student researcher is studying the effects of online learning on students from different provinces. Because her respondents live far away, she decides to send the survey link through email and Google Forms so respondents can answer anytime using their devices. What type of self-administered survey did the researcher use?

• a. Online survey

• b. Face-to-face structured interview

• c. Telephone survey

• d. Mail questionnaire

Do's and Don'ts of a Survey Questionnaire

Do's and Don'ts of a Survey Questionnaire

Do's and Don'ts of a Survey Questionnaire

Multiple Choice

Maria is preparing a survey about students’ study habits. One of her questions reads:

“Do you agree that students who study at night and avoid social media during exams are more responsible?”

After reviewing, her teacher said this question violates one of the guidelines.
Which “Don’t” did Maria commit?

• A. She used clear and direct language.

• B. She asked two ideas in one question.

• C. She gave complete and balanced options.

• D. She avoided bias in her wording.

Multiple Choice

A teacher asked this in her class survey:

“Don’t you think the new classroom rules are helpful for everyone?”

Some students felt pressured to agree.
Which “Do” did the teacher fail to follow?

• A. Use neutral and unbiased wording.

• B. Organize questions logically.

• C. Keep questions long and detailed.

• D. Ask personal and emotional questions.

Multiple Choice

Leo is creating a survey about favorite online learning platforms. He gave 12 options to choose from, even though most students only use three. Some respondents complained it was tiring to answer.
Which guideline should Leo follow next time?

• A. Provide only up to five clear and relevant options.

• B. Add more choices so everyone feels included.

• C. Combine similar platforms into one option.

• D. Use complicated words to make it formal.