When Certain Questions Are Relevant to Only Some of the Respondents

question 18

Multiple Choice

When certain questions are relevant to only some of the respondents and irrelevant to others, the researcher may choose to questions to screen and determine to whom the question is relevant and then ask a series of questions to investigate the attitudes of those to whom the question is actually relevant. These questions are called _____ because they are asked and answered contingent on the response to the first question in the series.

• A) matrix questions
• B) unbiased questions
• C) contingency questions
• D) in-contingency questions.

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Definitions:

Formal Group

An intentionally structured group created within an organization, based on specific roles, tasks, and objectives, opposite to spontaneously formed informal groups.

Project Team

A group of individuals assembled to perform activities that contribute towards achieving a common task or project goal.