data collection Flashcards Set

Survey Method

A research method used to assess thoughts, opinions, and feelings, often through a predetermined set of questions.

Representative Sample

A subset of a population that accurately reflects the demographics of the larger population.

Self-reported Data

Information provided by participants regarding their own thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.

Closed Questions

Questions that limit respondents to specific options, like yes/no or true/false.

Open-ended Questions

Questions that allow respondents to answer freely in their own words, providing a wider range of responses.

Pilot Testing

A small-scale trial of a survey to identify and fix potential issues before the full-scale research.

Survey Administration

The method through which surveys are distributed, including electronically, by telephone, mail, or face-to-face.

Bias in Surveys

A tendency for survey results to be skewed due to respondents' predispositions or the way questions are phrased.

Ethical Considerations in Surveys

Guidelines ensuring the confidentiality and respect for respondents’ rights during the survey process.

Survey Design

The process of developing a survey, including question formulation, structure, and methodology.

Question Sequence

The order in which survey questions are presented, which can influence the responses.

Sampling Method

The technique used to select individuals from a population for the survey.

Response Rate

The proportion of respondents who complete the survey out of the total number of individuals surveyed.

Validity and Reliability

Ensuring a survey measures what it intends to measure (validity) and produces consistent results over time (reliability).

Data Collection

The process of gathering information from respondents using a survey.

Surveys for Program Evaluation

Using survey data to assess the effectiveness and needs of programs or policies.

Survey Question Types

Different formats of questions in a survey, including closed, open-ended, scaled, and multiple-choice.

Survey Frequency

How often a survey is repeated over time to track changes in attitudes or behaviors.

Consent in Surveys

The requirement for participants' permission to collect personal information during a survey.

Survey Objectives

Specific goals the survey aims to achieve, guiding its design and implementation.