Which of the Following Questions Is Not Useful for the Instrument

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions is not useful for the instrument designer when selecting appropriate question content and writing questions?

• A) Should this question be asked?
• B) Is the question of proper scope and coverage?
• C) Can the participant answer this question as asked?
• D) Will the participant willingly answer this question as asked?
• E) What data collection mode will be used?

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Definitions:

Hypotheses

Proposed explanations made on the basis of limited evidence as starting points for further investigation.

Theory

A system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.

Nondirectional Research Hypothesis

A hypothesis that predicts a relationship or effect but does not specify the direction of the relationship.

Directional Research Hypothesis

A hypothesis that indicates the anticipated direction of the difference or relationship among variables.