PSYC 201W Study Guide - Final Guide: Survey Data Collection, Demand Characteristics

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Designs where data are collected during a single point in time. Possibly from different age groups if you are looking for changes in attitude. Data are collected at two points in time. Panel studies: data collected from the same group of people at different points in time. Trend study: data collected from different people at different points in time. It gives everyone an equal probability of being selected. What are some advantages and disadvantages of electronic surveys? setting. When the primary goal is to explore the relationship between the two variables rather than obtain generalizable results. Cover all areas and content in order to fill objectives. the research objective. Questionnaire must be able to collect valid and reliable data. Must consider how your participants will the respondents to be surveyed. view what you write. Survey questionnaire should be short, clear and precise. Determine whether closed-ended or open-ended questions are needed. Consider the different types of closed-ended response categories.