Assessment Objective Two
Questionnaire Tasks
Aims and Objectives
Analyse a range of different research methods
- There are many types of questions that require different answer formats. How many different types of responses can you think of?
a. Yes
b. No
c. N/A (no applicable)
d. A Value
e. A number
f. Age
g. Gender male/female
h. Ethnic Backgrounds
i. Race
j. Nationality
k. Factual Questions
l. Opinions
m. Sexuality
n. Religion
- What is the difference between an open and closed question?
a. Open
An open question is a question that opens an opportunity to engage in a deeper discussion or opinion on the question. For example if somebody ask you “What are your view on the Police Force” etc.
b. Closed
A closed question is a question that requires a direct and factual answer. The question only offers a yes or no answer. For example “how old are you” etc.
- What dictates the style of question used?
The style of question depends on the information that is required. For example, if a police officer was applying for a job then they would mainly be asked closed questions such as: “what qualifications do you have” “do you have a criminal record”, “if so what are they” etc. In the table below, describe the various types of question response and explain an advantage/disadvantage.
Response | Explanation | Advantage | Disadvantage |
Closed (yes/no) | A direct answer. A choice of one or the other | Definitive answer. Gives information required | Doesn’t allow for strength of opinion or explanation |
Personal Details (age, sex) | A direct answer. There is only one answer. | Gives required information. Factual. | No explanation. |
Likert Scale | A scale with a range of answer (1-5) | Demonstrates the strength of the opinions. Direct answers. Allows choice. | Don’t always get the required answer. |
Open (Justification) | Opinion based. Detailed | Detailed and explained answer. | people may get misled away from the question |
Factual Question | A truthful question about yourself | Truthful answer. Information comes from the answerer. | People can over exaggerate |
- What other key issues are there regarding the use of questionnaires?
a. What information is required?
b. Target audience (who are you asking)
c. The question are relevant and appropriate to the answers needed
d. Will the questions give you the required answers?
- What is the Likert scale? What advantages are there in it’s use?
A Likert scale is a statement in which you have to give your opinion on a scale of 1-5 etc.
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