Chapter 8 Quiz Surveys Full Test Bank

Chapter 8 Quiz – Surveys

True or False

T/F When investigators determine that they will use a survey for data collection they only have the option of using an existing survey. (pg 113)

T/F If reliability and validity has been established for an entire survey, then when a researcher selects only a subscale of the survey they do not need to test for reliability and validity again. (pg 113)

T/F A survey introduction should be concise and easy to read. (pg 116)

T/F Researchers schedule appointments with interview participants for when it is convenient for themselves so that they can be efficient in their research. (pg 117)

T/F Criterion-referenced tests do not compare individuals, but rather describe the performance of one individual based on a set of criterion or level of mastery. (pg 119)

T/F Performance testing may be time consuming, but one benefit is that it is relatively inexpensive. (pg 119)

T/F Aptitude tests are not a measure of intelligence, but rather a test of general ability and knowledge. (pg 119)

T/F When developing a scale, the first step is to gather a research group to generate ideas that relate to the topic of interest. (pg 120)

T/F Thurstone and Likert scales are different in that only the Likert scale asks respondents about their aptitude. (pg 121)

T/F If individuals feel that questions or response choices disrespect them, they are less likely to complete the survey or interview. (pg 122)

Matching

Put the following steps to creating a survey in order. (pg 114-116)

Step 1 Review the research question with other research team members.

Step 2 Only ask survey questions that only answer the research questions

Step 3 Organize survey questions from easy to difficult

Step 4 Write questions in a simple and concise manner

Step 5 Group questions around similar concepts

Step 6 In a written survey avoid skip patterns

Step 7 Provide clear instructions for each transition in question type

Step 8 Check the readability score

Step 9 Proofread the survey several times

Step 10 Pretest the survey

Step 11 Pilot test the survey

Step 12 Finalize the survey format

Multiple Choice

Which statement thanks respondent for their participation, describes how incentives are received, and reassures them of the confidentiality of their responses? (pg 116)

1. Introduction statement
2. Closing statement
3. Transition statement
4. Thank you statement

Which technique is used when you interview one person, and then ask them for the name of another person that might be interested in participating?: (pg 117)

1. Purposive Sampling Technique
2. Specified Sampling Technique
3. Snowball Sampling Technique
4. Referral Sampling Technique

According to DIllman, how many days should there between each segment of the survey data collection? (pg 117)

1. 1
2. 3
3. 5
4. 7

A set of stimuli presented to an individual in order to elicit responses on which a numerical score can be assigned is referred to as a: (pg 118)

1. Test
2. Criterion
3. Assay
4. Trial

This type of test measures mastery, comprehension or proficiency of acquired skills of individuals is: (pg 119)

1. Aptitude test
2. Achievement test
3. Performance test
4. Success test

A test that measures general ability and knowledge is: (pg 119)

1. Aptitude test
2. Achievement test
3. Performance test
4. Success test

The difference between the third and first quartile is referred to as the: (pg 122)

1. Quartile range
2. Mean range
3. Interquartile range
4. Median range

Fill in the Blank

A ___________ scale assigns an answer to a single question, whereas a __________ scale is a collection of questions that measures a single subject or concept. (pg 119)

The odd number choices of a Likert scale offer participants the option to choice an __________ opinion. (pg 120)

Behavior questions ask about specific actions, rather than about ___________ and ____________. (pg 123)