Survey test 2 Flashcards
define descriptive stats
used to summarize data under study
these descriptive stats summarize the relationships between variables are called what
measures of associations
what do researchers use when they examine relationships between two nominal variables
lamda
what do researchers use to examine relationships between two ordinal variables
Gamma
what is used to determine relationships between interval-ratio variables.
correlations
what do measure of associations determine
how values of a particular variable are associated with values of another variable
what are the goals of survey research design
to produce accurate, credible, and replicable data in cost-effective and timely ways.
what are the trade-offs between high response rate and lower costs
- set realistic and reasonable expectations about error levels
- set affordable and feasible budget goals
- don’t chase insignificant improvement in response rate at a high cost
- keep total design in mind
what does total design refer to
keep in mind the survey process from the very beginning to the very end
explain the difference between census and survey
a
why do we need surveys instead of a census
a
identify the major steps of survey research process
a
what is stratified sampling
a
discuss strength and weaknesses of each survey mode
a
what are the major issues of coding
a
what are the major issues of data cleaning
a
what are the major issues of data analysis
a
what are the major parts on a survey report
- methodology report
- findings report
- implications of the research findings on public policies and /or theories
what information should a survey report provide
methodological report
what is included in a methodological report
- sample frame used
- how well the sample frame represents the whole population
- sample size
- sampling methods used
- probability of selection
- if stratified sampling method is used
- response rate & non response rate
- the survey instrument
- data collection methods used
- effects on non-response on sample estimates
11 reliability and validity of the major measures used
who are the participants in a survey
everyone involved
why is it important that survey researchers should make sure that no individual suffers any adverse consequences as a result of participation in the survey
a
why is it important that we don’t allow confidentiality breaches.
a
what can be called an ethical survey
a
what is the difference between IRB and IEC
a
which Government institutions are IRB and IEC registered with
a
who is responsible to file proposed research protocol with an IRB
principle investigator
what are the major Items required in an IRB application
- title of proposed research
2.name and employment status of principle investigator
3.signature of dean, department chair, principle investigator, and co investigators - sponsor
- research information
6.description of human subjects - risks and benefits of the research
- respondents consent
- confidentiality of data collected
- existing data and intent to publish or present the data collected
- assurance statement signed by principle Investigator and co-investigators
12questionaire or survey instrument to be used
what are the acceptable practices when dealing with human subjects
- inform respondents the name of organization conducting the survey
- sponsor of the survey
- purpose of the survey
- to what extent confidentiality will be protected
assurance of voluntary participation - no negative consequences for not participating
- repondants right to skip
what are the survey participants and their roles
a
surveys involving human subjects are exempt from an IRB review include
educational tests and purposes
tests of survey procedures
for observation of public behavior, not specific individuals
what practices are not acceptable n safeguarding confidentiality
s
what practices are not acceptable on providing incentives
a
what practices are not acceptable on information to respondants
a
what practices are not acceptable for interview safety
a
