Questionnaires

What are questionnaires?

• A) Written or self-completed surveys
• B) Direct observations
• C) In-depth interviews
• D) Case studies

Why do positivists use questionnaires?

• A) To gather qualitative data
• B) To explore subjective experiences
• C) To establish cause and effect relationships
• D) To study small-scale phenomena

What advantage do questionnaires offer in terms of data reliability?

• A) Replicability
• B) Detailed insights
• C) Exploratory nature
• D) Subjective interpretations

What advantage do questionnaires offer in terms of hypothesis testing?

• A) Flexibility
• B) Detachment and objectivity
• C) Ability to explore new areas of interest
• D) Collection of qualitative data

What advantage do questionnaires offer in terms of representativeness?

• A) Ability to gather large quantities of data
• B) Increased response rates
• C) Bias caused by the presence of a researcher
• D) Limited sample size

What are some ethical issues related to questionnaires?

• A) Intrusive and sensitive questions
• B) Limited response rates
• C) Inflexibility in data collection
• D) Lack of personal contact between researchers and respondents

What practical problems can occur with questionnaires?

• A) Long and time-consuming questionnaires
• B) High response rates
• C) Ability to explore new areas of interest
• D) Clearing up misunderstandings

How do interpretivists view the validity of questionnaire data?

• A) High validity
• B) Meaningful insights
• C) Lack of contact between researcher and respondent makes it difficult to clarify the meaning behind the questions
• D) Wide range of response categories

What are some challenges in obtaining valid data from questionnaires?

• A) Respondents' honesty and accuracy
• B) Objective social reality
• C) Researcher's imposition of meanings
• D) Open-ended questions

How can respondents' biases impact the validity of questionnaire data?

• A) Different interpretations of questions and answers
• B) Inability to gather large quantities of data
• C) Limited response rates
• D) Use of closed-ended questions