Methods In Context (Questionaires In Education)

Question 1

What are the ‘Practical Issues’ using questionnaires in education?

Answer 1

• Large quantities of basic info
• Quick + cheap
• Correlate factors easily

Question 2

What is the ‘Response Rate’ like using questionnaires in education?

Answer 2

• Generally higher due to greater authority behind research E.g. Head teachers
• Students are accustomed to questionnaires

Question 3

Why is ‘Operationalising Concepts’ in questionnaires difficult?

Answer 3

• Turning abstract ideas like ‘deferred gratification’ into a measurable form is difficult
• Young people have a poorer grasp of abstract ideas

Question 4

Why is ‘Sampling’ difficult with questionnaires studying education?

Answer 4

Schools may not keep lists that reflect researcher’s interests

Question 5

What is the ‘Validity’ like using questionnaires in education?

Answer 5

• Life experiences of children are narrower

- Questionaires may be of little value