Assignment
Complete each of the following questions by typing an answer in the provided spaces. When finished, submit this worksheet to your instructor.
1. Social researchers use both open-ended and closed-ended questions. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, and each is better suited for certain types of research. Complete the table below by
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Open-Ended Questions
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Closed-Ended Questions
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Example of question
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Advantages
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Disadvantages
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When is it appropriate?
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2. Effective research questions must be carefully written, and some types of questions should be avoided. Complete the table below by
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Definition
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Example (at least one) of bad question
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Example (at least one) of how it can be fixed
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Double-Barreled Question
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Biased Question
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Negative Question
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Vague Question
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3. What are contingency questions and when should they be used? Cite one example of a question that should use a contingency-question format?
4. What are some general guidelines for constructing and administering surveys? Cite at least two specific best practices. For each, explain why it is an important best practice and how not following it could lead to ineffective survey results.