What Is the Best Way to Code Data from a Survey

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is the best way to code data from a survey that contains many open-ended, exploratory questions in order to reduce bias?

• A) Use the most experienced researcher to do the coding.
• B) Use two researchers to do the coding and have them compare their results.
• C) Use any researcher but have him or her double-check the coding.
• D) Use computer software to do the coding.
• E) Use an outside researcher who is unfamiliar with the project to do the coding.

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Definitions:

Indirect Materials

Materials used in the production process that are not directly traceable to a specific product.

T-Accounts

A bookkeeping tool that visually represents individual accounts as "T", showing debits on the left and credits on the right.

Production

The process of creating goods or services through the combination of labor, materials, and technology.

Goods Manufactured

The total quantity of products produced by a company during a specific time period.