Survey and Psychology Concepts

What is the primary purpose of a pilot survey?

• To collect final data

• To identify potential issues with the survey design

• To reach the maximum number of respondents

• To compare responses between groups

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good survey question?

• Clarity

• Leading phrasing

• Neutrality

• Specificity

What type of question asks respondents to choose from predefined answers?

• Open-ended question

• Close-ended question

• Ranking question

• Dichotomous question

What does "response bias" refer to?

• Errors in survey design

• Tendency of participants to answer dishonestly

• Participants misunderstanding questions

• Systematic patterns in responses due to survey factors

What should NOT be included in an academic introduction?

• Research objectives

• Literature review

• Results

• Research problem

Which element is key to capturing the reader's interest in an academic introduction?

• Background context

• Research limitations

• Hypothesis

• Data analysis

The introduction chapter should establish:

• Data collection methods

• Research significance

• Study results

• Limitations of prior research

In an academic paper, what is the purpose of the "research problem"?

• To provide a summary of findings

• To justify the need for the study

• To suggest future research

• To describe the study's methodology

Which group adopts an innovation first in the diffusion curve?

• Early adopters

• Innovators

• Early majority

• Laggards

What is the primary characteristic of laggards in the diffusion curve?

• Willingness to take risks

• Resistance to change

• Desire to lead trends

• Financial resources