Data collection

Which of the following is NOT a method of data collection?

• a) Surveys

• b) Observations

• c) Data mining

• d) Interviews

When conducting interviews for data collection, what is the purpose of open-ended questions?

• a) To collect quantitative data

• b) To save time during the interview

• c) To gather detailed, descriptive responses

• d) To keep the respondent's answers brief

In a questionnaire, what is the purpose of providing an "Other" option in multiple-choice questions?

• a) To encourage respondents to choose a random answer

• b) To save space on the questionnaire

• c) To collect additional, unanticipated responses

• d) To restrict respondents to predefined options

Which of the following is an essential consideration when structuring questionnaire questions? a

• A ) Using technical jargon to ensure precision

• b) Keeping questions as brief and clear as possible

• c) Including open-ended questions exclusively

• D) Avoiding response options for simplicity

When structuring a questionnaire, what is the purpose of skip logic or branching questions?

• a) To confuse respondents

• b) To save time in data analysis

• c) To ensure that all questions are answered

• d) To tailor questions based on previous responses

When structuring a questionnaire, why is it important to randomize response options in multiple-choice questions?

• a) To make the questionnaire more visually appealing

• b) To confuse respondents and test their attention

• c) To prevent bias introduced by order effects

• d) To reduce the number of response options

What does the term "double-barreled question" refer to in questionnaire design?

• a) A question that contains two or more sub-questions

• b) A question with a complex mathematical formula

• c) A question that requires a "yes" or "no" answer

• d) A question that is difficult to understand

Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended question?

• a) "How satisfied are you with our product? Please explain."

• b) "Have you used our service in the last month?" Yes/No

• c) "What do you think about our company?"

• d) "Tell us about your experience with our support team."

Which of the following is an advantage of using open-ended questions in a questionnaire?

• a) They are quicker for respondents to answer.

• b) They provide structured response options.

• c) They allow for detailed and spontaneous responses.

• d) They are less prone to respondent bias.

In a questionnaire, what does "order bias" refer to? Choose the best answer

• a) The tendency of respondents to provide inaccurate or untruthful answers

• b) The use of biased language in the questions themselves

• c) The order in which questions are presented

• d) tendency of the respondents to select the first answer or to a lesser degree the last one