Differences between a closed ended question and an open ended question

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Subject Area:Sociology

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various strengths and weaknesses associated with both types the strengths an open-ended question Open-ended questions allow a researcher to get more detailed answers, thus offering rich qualitative data. The offer a platform from which a researcher can gain insights on all opinions regarding a topic of study. In any case, they allow a researcher to get experts to opinion on an area that he is not familiar. Open-ended questions are useful in surveys involving small population size since they offer a detailed input, and requires no complex statistical analysis. Open questions reveal to the researcher varied opinions and behaviors from the selected sample that would go a long way to help in the construction of research objects. How long have lived in your current house? Tick one box per option Less than 1 year 1 to 3 years More than 3 year but less than 10 years More than 10 years i) This home     ii) XXX Community     iii) XXX Local Authority     Q2.

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Social desirability Social desirability bias poses a challenge to wording survey questions since the researcher must construct questions to a sensitive topic in such a way that, the respondents do not feel compelled to answer questions in a manner that would resonate well with others. The method by which a survey is administered affects a person’s response in the sense that, participants in direct interaction with the participants can ask for clarification on areas that need clarification. The research can ask same question differently to ensure validity of the respondent’s answer. This is not the case in telephone or online surveys where respondents may be forced to answer questions to fulfill the survey requirements. I will not introduce any form of compensation in my research due to financial constraints.

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Further, I may present the survey questions directly to the locals, thus limiting chances of inconveniencing them. Q4. Babbie’s argument that web-based survey may not be representative is valid in the sense that, the participants who do not use technology such as the old generation might be left out. Therefore, the study may fail to capture the opinions of the wider demographics and instead collect data that cannot be generalized to the entire population (Babbie, 2016, P. Therefore, it would be necessary to incorporate mobile technology in research work when the researcher has set clear rules towards compensating for issues concerning generalizability. Q5. double-barreled question? A double-barreled question consists of more than a single topic and often may entails unfair connection of multiple things, but requesting a single answer.

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