Survey methods

Question 1

What is a survey?

Answer 1

Gathers opinions and experiences

Question 2

What is external validity?

Answer 2

Can the results be generalised to other situations, groups etc

Question 3

what are some indicators of validity?

Answer 3

• focussed research questions
• piloted and revised survey tool
• logical and appropriate recruitment method
• clear identification of sample and population

Question 4

What are some benefits of surveys?

Answer 4

• Can access large population

- Good for measuring beliefs, feelings etc

Question 5

what are some limitations of surveys?

Answer 5

• Incomplete
• misunderstandings
• no researcher control
• no opportunity for clarification

Question 6

How do you code open questions?

Answer 6

determine categories of response
assign numerical values to categories
descriptive stats list