The procedures followed in developing an instrument vary from study to study but generally include
which of the following phases?
Multiple select question. - Answers Develop and refine the measurement instrument
Develop and refine the measurement questions
Develop and refine the non-question elements
__________ questions determines whether a participant is asked one or more questions within a
target question topic or excluded from answering. - Answers Blank 1: Filter
The number of topics to be covered is called the instrument . - Answers schedule or agenda
Classification questions that appear early in the measurement instrument are called ______________
questions - Answers screen
_____________questions provide the participant with a frame of reference for their self-crafted
answer. - Answers unstructured
In instrument design, which of the following takes place at the instrument phase? - Answers Pretest
instrument
The measurement instrument non-question elements should complete instrument disposition;
provide ________and _____________ - Answers Blank 1: instructions or directions
Blank 2: encouragement
__________ questions allow participants' responses to target questions to be grouped so that
patterns are revealed, and can be studied and tested, and insights can be discovered. - Answers
classification
The number and breadth of questions needed in each group is called instrument - Answers coverage
The introduction usually contains a _________statement about how the data will be handled. -
Answers confidentiality
The measurement instrument non-question elements should encourage the ___________to
participate in the survey. - Answers participant
questions determines whether a participant is asked one or more questions within a target question
topic or excluded from answering. - Answers filter
questions represent the largest number and are the most important. - Answers target
The measurement instrument non-question elements should facilitate the participant's _______ of
the process, including the time or activity commitment. - Answers understanding
Defines for a participant how to access the measurement instrument and open it.
Multiple choice question. - Answers Accessing the measurement instrument
The following is an example of the __________ ___________
I'm sorry, today we are only talking with individuals who eat cereal at least three days per week, but
thank you for speaking with me. (Pause for participant reply.) Good-bye. (Enter only one word per
blank.) - Answers Blank 1: interviewer
Blank 2: instructions or instruction
Provides an explanation or instructions for a particular question or group. - Answers Answering a
particular question or set of questions
One can overcome participant unwillingness to complete an instrument by providing
________completing the instrument. - Answers Blank 1: incentives
The role of the ___________ is to the participant with the impression that his or her involvement has
been valuable. - Answers conclusion
Defines for a participant completing a self-administered instrument how to submit the completed
questionnaire.
Multiple choice question. - Answers Using survey software
Fill in the Blank Question
Fill in the blank question.
The researcher can do several things to help improve survey results. One is to all the survey elements.
- Answers pretest
With regards to fulfilling the responsibilities of rapport development and quality, categorize the
following actions with the associated responsibility. - Answers Encourage the participant to
participate in the survey.
, matches
Choice
Provide an introduction that boosts the participants self-value.
, Choice
Provide an appropriate incentive for participation.
Facilitate the participant's understanding of the process, including the time or activity commitment.
matches
Choice
Specify the longest amount of time for completion in introduction.
, Choice
Provide a status bar (amount of measurement questions completed) with each question
(computer/mobile).
, Choice
Specify types of activities critical to the study.
Encourage the participant to complete the questionnaire.
matches
Choice
Send reminders to participate (email, phone).
, Choice
Supply in-instrument prompts to complete unanswered or skipped questions.
What are the last five steps that result in a finished measurement instrument. - Answers
The __________ is responsible for ensuring that the instrument is returned to the researcher and for
leaving a favorable impression of the survey and its sponsor or researcher. - Answers conclusion
Which of the following are guidelines for deciding on the order of topics?
Multiple select question. - Answers Order topics based on participant interest, not research objective
or investigative questions.
Order classification questions (not used as screens or filters) at the end of the instrument.
Cluster related topics together.
Order topics to establish participant rapport, interest, and maintain engagement.
The measurement instrument non-question elements should accomplish which of the following? -
Answers Encourage the participant to complete the questionnaire.
Alleviate any concerns participants might have so they view the experience as valuable and worth
their time.
Facilitate the participant's understanding of target groups of questions being asked.
Encourage the participant to participate in the survey.
Facilitate the participant's understanding of the process.
Make answering the questions easier; provide operational definitions when necessary.
Given the importance of the introduction in building rapport, it is wise to consider _________ these
elements. - Answers pretest
Multiple Choice Question
Ordering questions from general to specific to limit which effect?
Multiple choice question.
Directing approach
Contrast effect
Buffer questions
Assimilation effect
Distortion effect
Funnel approach
Filter questions - Answers Distortion effect
Order__________ questions (not used as screens or filters) at the end of the instrument. - Answers
classification
Researchers generally order the most topic _______questions at the end, to avoid discontinuation -
Answers sensitive