Do's and Dont's

Question 1

A survey questionnaire should be _____ _______________ so that the respondents could understand it thoroughly and be motivated to complete it. Therefore, a questionnaire… (Mora, May 11, 2016)

Answer 1

well-constructed

Question 2

Should use words that have _____________
The questions should not be ________ and _________ to comprehend so that the questionnaire will not be left unanswered.

Answer 2

clear meaning, vague, difficult

Question 3

Should cover all ________ ________.

Answer 3

possible options

Question 4

The respondents should be given ____ ranking options at most so that they will not be tired of choosing from a lot of options which do not give the choices they are looking for. If this will not be observed, this will lead to an abandoned questionnaire.

Answer 4

five

Question 5

Should not ask _____ or ________ _________ in one sentence.

Answer 5

two or more questions

Question 6

The survey should give the respondents the option to choose “___________________” for questions they do not feel comfortable answering.

Answer 6

Does not apply or “None”

Question 7

Should provide an _____-option.

Answer 7

out

Question 8

Should provide appropriate time _____________.

Answer 8

reference

Question 9

Respondents could not easily recall past experiences and be doubtful as to the _______ ______________ or time they spent.

Answer 9

exact measurement

Question 10

Should have a _________ question structure.

Answer 10

clear

Question 11

Survey questionnaire should follow three parts: ____ ________ ______, ________ _________ and _______ _______ so that the respondents will not be confused what to answer or choose. This will result in unreliable gathered data.

Answer 11

the question stem, additional instructions and response options

Question 12

Should ____ ____________ personal or embarrassing questions.

Answer 12

not include

Question 13

Questions should be ________ and ___________ __________ so that the respondents may not feel awkward or embarrassed in giving their responses.

Answer 13

gender and culture sensitive

Question 14

Should avoid ________ _________questions.

Answer 14

double negative

Question 15

Double negatives may occur when respondents are asked of their agreement on a certain issue. This should be avoided so that the respondents‘ response will be _________ and ____________.

Answer 15

clear and precise

Question 16

Should outline __________ or ___________clearly and understandably

Answer 16

instructions or directions

Question 17

Clear instructions will lead to _________, ____________, and ____________ _____________.

Answer 17

positive, appropriate, and clear answers