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This page collates a couple of tips to avoid problems regarding the measuring instrument. The list is not complete and there are exceptions to every rule - generally though, the following tips avoid effort, hassle and resentment during the data analysis. | This page collates a couple of tips to avoid problems regarding the measuring instrument. The list is not complete and there are exceptions to every rule - generally though, the following tips avoid effort, hassle and resentment during the data analysis. | ||
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==== Separate Research Questions from Survey Questions ==== | ==== Separate Research Questions from Survey Questions ==== | ||
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==== Conduct a Pretest ==== | ==== 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: | + | 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: |
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. | 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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People know standard forms from different instances. These forms are usually labelled very short and precise: "Date of Birth", | People know standard forms from different instances. These forms are usually labelled very short and precise: "Date of Birth", | ||
- | If you want your participants to feel comfortable during your survey, ask them proper questions (" | + | If you want your participants to feel comfortable during your survey, ask them proper questions (" |
- | 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 " | + | 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 " |
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* Do not divide your text into too many paragraphs. If every full stop is followed by a new paragraph, your text is pulled apart. | * 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 using 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. | ||
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