Questionaires Flashcards
When did questionnaires originate
1960s
Code results by
SPSS
What can u use to sample an area
Quadrat
Probability or non prob approach
Bryman
Probability sample random what’s not
Non prob
What’s systematic
Every n house
Stratified
Subgroups eg Income
Examples of non probability sampling
Accessibility convenience sample
Snowball sample
Quota sample (proportionate selection of members for each group chosen by researcher )
What law applies in homogenous population
Law of diminishing returns
Minimum req in dissertation
100 responses
For low response rate eg phone contact how many
> 100
What do you need for chi2
5+ expected responses in each category with no zero observations
If chi2 not met use
Fishers exact
Benefits of questionnaire
Large data set
Comparisons within pop
Comparisons in general
Results quick to code and analyse
Weakness of questionnaires
Hard to explore deep Limits responding behaviour Can’t use for highly explorative research No rapport No sensitive info