1English for Academic and Professional Purposes Quarter 2–Week 5 Collecting Data through Survey Questionnaire Dexie Joy B. Magpantay Author MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY: The learner designs, tests, and revises survey questionnaires* (CS_EN11/12A-EAPPIIe-j-7) Expectations In the previous lesson, you learned about different types of reports and discovered that one of these reports is a research. This research report is written by utilizing the vast array of information gathered through various methods. Knowing different research instruments will help you gather accurate data on the topic of your research. Survey is one of the most commonly used data-gathering techniques that you should learn as a student- research writer. After going through this module, you will learn to: 11/12
2define survey questionnaire; identify the basic elements of writing survey questionnaires; and create survey questions based on the given criteria. Pre-Test Read each question carefully. Circle the letter of the correct answer. 1. Which of the following should be used in creating survey to get information? A. rulesB. instructionsC. problemsD. questions 2. What type of question allows the respondents to express their answers in their own words? A. openB. closedC. dichotomousD. multiple choice 3. Which of the following should not be used in a closed type of question? A.rating scaleC. explanation B.dichotomousD. multiple choice 4. Which of these allows the reader to answer questions orally? A. surveyB. interviewC. questionnaireD. observation
5. What kind of language should be used in creating survey questions? A. simple and clearC. technical and biased B. long and complexD. vague and figurative Looking Back Let us check your retention of the concepts discussed in the previous lesson. Write in the box the important concepts and details that you have learned about research report writing. Brief Introduction Survey is one of the commonly used data-gathering tools that can be done through interview and questionnaire. Although surveys appear to be simple, they need to be done with Research Report Before we begin, let us check your understanding about survey questionnaires. Answer the Pre-test and let us see how much you already know about the topic. Well done! Congratulations on taking the first step. Now, you are ready to learn about writing survey questionnaires. Definition Types Importance Example
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3precision and reliability. It needs to directly answer the research questions and consistently provide accurate data. (Baraceros 2016, 96). For better understanding of this module, you have to be familiar with the terms discussed below: SURVEY It is a data-gathering tool that uses set of questions to get facts or information. It measures attitudes, perceptions, opinions, and intentions of a relatively large number of respondents on specific research questions. Surveys can be done in the form of interview or questionnaire. INTERVIEW An interview is a data-gathering instrument that uses planned questions to qualitatively gather data from the respondent. However, questions are answered orally or sometimes using electronic devices such as mobile phones and another wireless device. QUESTIONNAIRE A questionnaire is a research instrument that contains series of questions for the purpose of getting specific information. It can be done through face to face or online. One of the advantages of questionnaire is that it provides a quick way of gathering data, especially for large populations. However, it can be less effective if a respondent lies due to social desirability. This happens when a respondent gives false information to keep a positive image of himself. There are two common types of question that you can use when making a questionnaire: open-ended and closed-ended questions. 1.Open-ended It is a type of question that allows the respondents to express their answers in their own words. Open ended questions do not limit respondents to a single answer. Respondents can have unlimited response options and can answer questions in whatever manner they want. Examples: 1.What kind of books do you enjoy reading? 2.How do you improve your reading habits? 2.Closed-ended It is a type of question that expects a specific answer based on the pre-decided categories. Close-ended questions can be in the form of dichotomous (Yes or No), multiple choice, or rating scale (strongly agree/agree/disagree/strongly disagree). Examples: a.Dichotomous Question (Yes or No) Do you like reading? Yes No b.Multiple Choice Question How satisfied are you with your reading habits? Very satisfied
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