The Issue of Frame of Reference in the Design of Questions

question 26

Multiple Choice

The issue of frame of reference in the design of questions and questionnaires asks _____.

• A) does the question contain wording that implies the researcher's desire for the participant to respond in one way rather than another
• B) is the question worded from the researcher's perspective or the participant's perspective
• C) does the question ask the participant for information that relates to thoughts or activity too far in the participant's past to be remembered
• D) does the question use words that have no meaning or a different meaning for the participant
• E) is it reasonable to assume that the participant can frame an answer to the question

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Definitions:

Organizational Strategy

A plan of action aimed at achieving the long-term goals and overall objectives of an organization.

Introductory Dependent Clauses

Phrases at the beginning of a sentence that cannot stand alone as complete sentences and depend on the rest of the sentence for their meaning.

Independent Clauses

Sentences or parts of sentences that can stand alone as complete thoughts because they have both a subject and a verb.

Indirect Strategy

A communication approach that presents the main point or conclusion after the buildup of supporting details, often used to soften bad news or persuade.