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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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| ===== Conceptual Design ===== | ===== Conceptual Design ===== | ||
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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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| * 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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