The Purpose of Pilot-Testing Your Questionnaire on a Small Sample

question 93

Multiple Choice

The purpose of pilot-testing your questionnaire on a small sample is to

• A) verify that response choices are homogeneous.
• B) include sensitive questions where needed.
• C) indicate the reason for asking each question.
• D) be sure that all questions function as intended.
• E) learn what motivates respondents to participate.

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Definitions:

Table of Q-sort

A method used in psychology to assess individuals' personality traits by having them sort a set of statements in a way that best describes their behavior or attitude.

Negative Emotionality

Describes a personality trait characterized by pervasive feelings of anxiety, sadness, and vulnerability.

Tellegen's

A theoretical framework or concept related to psychology, but more context or specificity is needed to provide a precise definition.

Eysenck's Model

A theory in psychology, proposing that personality is based on three dimensions: extraversion-introversion, neuroticism-stability, and psychoticism.