MCQs on Survey Research Design

Which of the following best describes survey research design?

• An experimental method where variables are manipulated

• A design that uses questionnaires or interviews to gather data from a sample

• A qualitative method that uses case studies

• A laboratory-based method to test hypotheses

One major advantage of survey research is:

• It always establishes causality

• It can only be used for qualitative data

• It allows researchers to collect data from a large population quickly

• It eliminates all forms of bias

Which type of survey involves collecting data at one point in time?

• Longitudinal survey

• Experimental survey

• Cross-sectional survey

• Causal-comparative survey

In a longitudinal survey, data is collected:

• Only once, at the start of the study

• From multiple populations at the same time

• Repeatedly over a period of time

• Only when needed by the researcher

Which of the following is a common tool used in survey research?

• Microscope

• Questionnaire

• Thermometer

• Test tube

What is the purpose of pilot testing a survey questionnaire?

• To finalize research hypotheses

• To collect final data

• To identify and correct issues before the actual study

• To reduce the sample size

Which of the following is a type of survey question that allows respondents to answer in their own words?

• Closed-ended

• Likert scale

• Dichotomous

• Open-ended

What is a major disadvantage of online surveys?

• High cost

• Slow data collection

• Limited reach

• Exclusion of those without internet access

In survey research, nonresponse bias occurs when:

• All respondents answer the survey

• Questions are too difficult to understand

• People who do not respond differ significantly from those who do

• The survey is conducted online

What is the key difference between a structured and unstructured interview in survey research?

• Structured interviews have fixed questions, unstructured are flexible

• Unstructured interviews are used for experiments only

• Structured interviews are always oral

• Unstructured interviews use Likert scales