How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education, 5/e

Jack R. Fraenkel, San Francisco State University
Norman E. Wallen, San Francisco State University

Survey Research

True/False


1	The major purpose of all surveys is to predict future performance.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


2	There are two major types of surveys that can be conducted: cross-sectional surveys and longitudinal surveys.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


3	In a trend study, different samples from a population whose members change are surveyed at different points in time.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


4	In a cohort study, the same sample of individuals is surveyed at different times over the course of the survey.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


5	Surveys are suitable for all research topics, especially those that require observation of subjects or the manipulation of variables.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


6	The focus of study in a survey is called the unit of analysis.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


7	The only instrument used in survey research is the questionnaire.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


8	Both telephone and face-to-face interviewers need to be trained before they administer the survey instrument.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


9	Threats to the internal validity of survey research include location, instrumentation, instrument decay, and mortality.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


10	The nature of the questions and the way they are asked are not important in survey research.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


11	Non-response is a major problem in survey research because it results in a small sample.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE

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