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--- en:create:tips [29.06.2015 21:56] – [A Short Welcome Page] test.de
+++ en:create:tips [03.07.2015 09:57] – [Conduct a Pretest] alexander.ritter
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 ==== Conduct a Pretest ====
-The validity of the questionnaire depends on two principles: the theoretical foundation and the comprehensibility. For the latter, there are loads of good tips in books. But no tool is as good at finding problems as is a [[en:survey:pretest|Pretest of the Questionnaire]].
+The validity of the questionnaire depends on two principles: the theoretical foundation and the comprehensibility. For the latter, there are loads of good tips in books. But no tool is as good at finding problems as a [[en:survey:pretest|Pretest of the Questionnaire]] is.
 Pretesters should not check spelling and grammar - this should be done prior to the pretest, otherwise problems with regard to content may not be detected.
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   * Topic of the questionnaire -- a rough idea is more than enough, too many details may harm the data quality\\ e.g. "Public opinion poll", "regarding the quality of education at XYZ university", "regarding the current economic situation", "regarding a technological innovation", "regarding a political campaign for the upcoming elections" etc.
   * An indication how long it takes to complete the questionnaire.
-  * A note regarding the involvement of an insitution\\ e.g. "at XYZ university"", "as part of the module ABC".
+  * A note regarding the involvement of an institution\\ e.g. "at XYZ university"", "as part of the module ABC".
   * If your research is being funded or otherwise linked to institutions (e.g. funding by a research council), display the according logo to present your high standards.
   * End with a salutation and the name of a contact.
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 In a lot of cases, you want to reduce social pressure in order to get the most honest responses possible ("there are no right or wrong answers..."). This sort of guideline is best placed where you ask sensitive questions - it would be skimmed over quickly on the welcome page. A good example of formulating this kind of guideline would be:
-> Your answers to these questions can't be right or wrong. They're more a matter of your perceptions, opinions and habits. It's not a bad thing if you're not completely sure about the answers you give. Most questions can, and should be, answered going on your "gut feeling".
+> The answers you give to these questions can't be right or wrong. We are more interested in your perceptions, opinions and habits. It's not a bad thing if you're not completely sure about the answers you give - most questions can, and should be, answered going on your "gut feeling".
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 By asking questions a hint of a real conversation is created and participants get a better idea of what you want to know. Of course you don't need to exaggerate: sociodemographic data can still be asked for in a very precise fashion. However, a friendly "Finally, we want to collect some information about yourself" surely doesn't harm.
-===== Formating =====
+===== Formatting =====
 Avoid using too many emphases (bold, italic, underlined).
   * Bold **emphases** often look **unprofessional**, since they **negatively** influence the typeface.
-  * When many words are emphasised, the nature of an emphasis is lost. Limit yourself to __one__ word per parapgraph if you really want to emphasise something.
+  * When many words are emphasised, the nature of an emphasis is lost. Limit yourself to __one__ word per paraagraph if you really want to emphasise something.
 Get to grips with the most important HTML tags.
   * A line break (<br>) and a new paragraph (<p>) are not the same. When using multiple paragraphs make sure they are paragraphs -- and not double line breaks.
-  * If you want to use a list, it is not enough putting hyphens at the beginning of a new line. A list that is properly indented can be created using the HTML tags <ul> and <li>.
+  * If you want to use a list, it is not enough to just put hyphens at the beginning of a new line. A list that is properly indented can be created using the HTML tags <ul> and <li>.
 Do not make the typical typographic beginner mistakes -- make sure that your text looks like a professional survey.
   * Do not divide your text into too many paragraphs. If every full stop is followed by a new paragraph, your text is pulled apart.
-  * Avoid using different font types and sizes. Homogeneous texts look more professional. Once you have decided on a format for different kind of texts (e.g. bold and larger headings, underlined emphases), constrain yourself to use these formats.
+  * Avoid using different font types and sizes. Homogeneous texts look more professional. Once you have decided on a format for different kind of texts (e.g. bold and larger headings, underlined emphases), constrain yourself to using these formats.