Educational Research Method Chapter 7 (Quiz)

What is a primary purpose of the cover letter in a survey?

• To ensure that the surveys are easily accessible to the participants.

• To ensure accurate responses, participants should first see the directions and study purpose.

• To ensure that the surveys are sent to the appropriate participants in accordance with the specific criteria identified in the study's methodology section.

• To ensure that the surveys are collected in a timely manner and that the researcher collects enough for the study.

In relation to surveys, what does confidentiality imply?

• Confidentiality means that data is presented in an aggregate form only.

• Confidentiality means that the demographic information provided by the participant is carefully kept separate from their survey responses, ensuring that personal details cannot be linked to the answers provided in the survey.

• Confidentiality means that the survey does not require participants to provide their name or any information that identifies them.

• Confidentiality means that all personal identifying information is retained by the research team.

What are demographics in a survey?

• They are descriptors that provide detailed information about participants in the study.

• They are the main tool or instrument used to collect data in a descriptive-survey research study.

• They are standardized sets of questions used in multiple surveys to facilitate comparisons between studies.

• They are a specific type of survey question that asks participants to rate their agreement with a statement on a scale.

Why is it critical to provide clear instructions to participants when designing a survey?

• To make the survey more interesting and engaging for participants.

• To reduce participant burnout and increase response rates.

• To allow for flexibility in how participants respond to questions.

• To ensure participants know how to answer each item accurately.

What is a critical element to include in the instructions provided to participants in a survey?

• The researcher must obtain informed consent from all participants prior to their participation.

• The researcher must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

• The researcher must inform participants that participation in the study is entirely voluntary and will not have any negative consequences.

• The researcher must ensure that all participants understand the risks associated with participation.

Why do researchers use cover letters in their surveys?

• To persuade participants to provide honest answers.

• To guarantee the anonymity of the participants' survey responses.

• To ensure that survey participants understand the key aspects and requirements of the research.

• To make the survey easier to administer and manage.

How should demographics in a survey be chosen?

• They should be derived from the literature review to ensure alignment with existing research.

• They should be determined solely by the researcher's intuition and experience.

• They should never be included in surveys as they are superfluous and add unnecessary length.

• They should be included only if there are enough items gathered already in the survey.

What should be considered when choosing demographics for a survey?

• They should be used for specific purposes and not as a shotgun approach.

• They should be used to gather as much information as possible on participants.

• They should be used primarily to identify and classify participants.

• They should only be used when deemed necessary by the researcher.

Why should a researcher avoid leading questions in a survey?

• To reduce participant bias and increase response rates.

• To allow more flexibility in the participants' answers.

• To ensure that participants understand the questions' implications.

• To avoid leading participants to select a specific responses.

In the context of surveys, what do subquestions represent?

• They are purely qualitative and thus need no further analysis.

• They are direct questions posed to participants.

• They are the items used to calculate a quantitative score.

• They represent the main sections or categories of the survey.