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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. | ||
- | ==== Technical Test Only if Necessary | + | ==== Limited Completion Checks |
In the ideal case, every participant answers all questions, and when asked for their age, you of course want participants to enter digits only. Such restrictions can be easily implemented in the online questionnaire. | In the ideal case, every participant answers all questions, and when asked for their age, you of course want participants to enter digits only. Such restrictions can be easily implemented in the online questionnaire. | ||
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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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