Exploring the role of questionnaires in sociological studies, this overview discusses their types, such as structured, online, and scaling questionnaires, and their uses in gathering quantitative and qualitative data. It highlights the importance of question design and the balance of question types to ensure effective data collection. The Census is exemplified as a large-scale application of questionnaires, demonstrating their significance in informing policies and research.
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Questionnaires are a specific type of survey used in sociological research to gather data through structured questions
Closed-ended Questions
Closed-ended questions provide quantitative data through predefined answers
Open-ended Questions
Open-ended questions yield qualitative data by allowing respondents to answer in their own words
Effective questionnaires are designed with clarity, simplicity, and an intuitive structure to gather valid and reliable data
Questionnaires are practical, cost-efficient, and convenient for respondents, allowing for anonymous data collection from large and diverse samples
Self-Report Bias
Questionnaires may be subject to self-report bias, where respondents may not accurately report their thoughts or behaviors
Closed-Ended Questions
The use of closed-ended questions may limit the range of responses and potential insights
Low Response Rates
Questionnaires may have low response rates, especially with postal questionnaires
The Census is a large-scale application of questionnaires used to gather demographic information and inform government policies and social science research
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A ______ consists of specific questions, while a ______ is a more comprehensive research method that may incorporate questionnaires, interviews, and focus groups.
questionnaire
survey
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Purpose of closed-ended questions
Provide quantitative data via predefined answers.
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Purpose of open-ended questions
Yield qualitative data, allowing free-form respondent answers.
