How to Construct a Questionnaire

What can’t instruments for collecting information obtain or do?

• Factual information

• Assess attitudes

• Support observations

• Impose beliefs

Which are the two categories of measurement instruments?

• Mode of administration and purpose

• Mode of construction and use

• Mode of deletion and goals

• Mode of codification and purpose

Choose the right characteristic that corresponds to performance and behavior rating.

• A correct answer is anticipated

• It measures an individual’s ability

• They determine the presence or absence of an attribute

• It limits data acquisition

Choose the right characteristic for “objective information”.

• It originates within an individual

• It is not free of personal interpretation

• It’s typified by data as observable

• It can change depending on the interpretation

What are the components of an instrument?

• Title, Author, Introduction, Questions, Demographics, Conclusion.

• Title, Introduction, Directions, Items, Demographics, Closing section.

• Cover, Title, Introduction, Directions, Questions, Demographics.

• Title, Introduction, Directions, Questions, Demographics, Closing section.

What is the purpose of an introduction?

• It is to solicit information that is vital to the project.

• It is to guide the respondent through the instrument and to assist in obtaining the type of information sought.

• It is to thank the individual for responding and also to repeat certain information.

• It is to explain why you constructed the instrument, how you will use it, and the type of information you want to obtain.

Why is the importance of “Data collection methodology”?

• Because it can help in determining the item format to use.

• Because it can help in determining the purpose of the study.

• Because it can help in determining the methodology to use.

• Because it can help in determining the objects of the study.

Which of the following is not a step in the instrument construction process?

• Identify the purpose and focus of the study.

• Obtain feedback from stakeholders to clarify the purpose and focus.

• Observers rated an item based on their personal interpretation.

• Pilot test and revise prior to final administration.

What kind of data can a questionnaire collect?

• Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed data.

• Only quantitative data.

• Only qualitative data.

• Quantitative and qualitative data.

Answer explanation

Questionnaires can collect information of various types, not only focus on qualitative or quantitative data, and they also collect mixed data.

What is one of the characteristics of Principle 3 of the construction of a questionnaire?

• Determine the idea of the study.

• Be empathetic with the participants.

• Determine the intention of the study.

• Determining an appropriate reading level.

Answer explanation

Determining an appropriate reading level is a fundamental characteristic to construct a good questionnaire within principle 3 which talks about the use of natural and familiar language.