Which of the Following Statements Is/are True About Questionnaires?​

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is/are true about questionnaires?​

• A) ​Researchers can avoid the need for pretesting if they are very careful in the way they word questions.
• B) ​Because it is virtually impossible to avoid some mistakes in wording, questionnaires should be pretested in a dry run.
• C) ​When pretesting, the pretest sample should be very large.
• D) ​When pretesting your questionnaire, it's better to ask people to read through it looking for errors rather than to complete the questionnaire.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcers

Stimuli that, when removed after a behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Generalization

The process of applying the outcome of a particular instance to a broader range of similar instances.

Cognitive Processes

Cognitive processes encompass the mental actions involved in acquiring, processing, and storing knowledge, including perception, memory, thought, and problem-solving.

Primary Reinforcers

Innate reinforcing stimuli that satisfy biological needs, such as food, water, and warmth, which are effective in shaping behavior.