When Writing Survey Questions, Survey Developers Make Sure Their Survey

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Essay

When writing survey questions, survey developers make sure their survey questions have specific characteristics. These characteristics increase the likelihood of obtaining accurate information. For example, survey developers ensure survey questions are purposeful and straightforward. Identify and explain four additional characteristics of survey questions that you believe are most critical to obtaining accurate information. Provide an example of a survey question that demonstrates each characteristic.

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Definitions:

Starting Material

The specific substances or chemical compounds that undergo a reaction or process to produce a desired product.

Grignard Reagent

An organomagnesium compound used in organic chemistry for forming carbon-carbon bonds.

Organolithium Reagent

Highly reactive organic compounds containing lithium used in various chemical syntheses, especially in the formation of carbon-carbon bonds.

Methanol

Known as wood alcohol, it is the simplest form of alcohol with uses ranging from solvent and antifreeze to fuel and industrial feedstock.