Research Methods in Social Relations-Questionnaire Construction and Interview Procedure
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1976
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SPSSI
Abstract
Early in planning their research the investigators will weigh the merits of several techniques for collecting the desired data and decide whether to use a questionnaire' or some other method. If they choose another method, they may still want to supplement it with a questionnaire. In deciding which part of the research job can best be handled by a questionnaire, the investigators must first discover the extent to which the desired data are already available in census volumes, in published or unpublished reports, or in collections of letters, diaries, or other sources. Then they must decide whether all or parts of the needed data can best be obtained through a formal questionnaire or through "depth" interviews, long-continued case studies, standardized tests, refined observations and/or experiment.
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This detailed guide outlines the systematic procedures involved in constructing a questionnaire for research. It covers key steps such as deciding the data to be collected, choosing the type of questionnaire, drafting and revising questions, pretesting, and ensuring neutrality and clarity. Emphasis is placed on tailoring content to respondents’ psychological comfort and understanding. The guide highlights both technical and ethical considerations in effective data collection.
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Social Research Methods, Depth Interviews, Questionnaire, Standardized Tests, Motivation and Supervision.
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Kornhauser, Arthur, Sheatsley, Paul B. (1976). Research Methods in Social Relations-Questionnaire Construction and Interview Procedure. SPSSI