What is questionnaire? What are the types of questionnaire? Write the characteristics of good questionnaire? As a researcher what precautions will you take while preparing questionnaire.
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What is questionnaire and what is prevations
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A questionnaire is a research instrument consisting of a series of questions for the purpose of gathering information from respondents. The questionnaire was invented by the Statistical Society of London in 1838.
Qualities:-
Simple and Short Questions - Questions should be short, simple and straight-forward.
Limited Questions in Proper Order - The number of questions should be limited and these should be in a logical order.
Clear Instructions - To assist the informant. clear instructions should be given wherever required.
Pre-Testing - To know the short-comings of questionnaire, it should be tried on a small selected group.
Avoid Mathematical Calculations - Questions containing mathematical calculations should be completely avoided.
Avoid Personal and Controversial Questions - Personal questions affecting sentiments and controversial questions related to religion, politics, etc., should be avoided.
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