Poor Questionnaire Design Feature

Question

A good questionnaire should NOT be:

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A good questionnaire should NOT be:

  1. Precise and clear
  2. Too long with maximum number of questions — Correct Answer
  3. Arranged from general to specific
  4. Easy to understand
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

A questionnaire should NOT be too long. The number of questions should be as minimum as possible.

Principles of Good Questionnaire Design:
  • Should NOT be too long — minimum questions.
  • Should be easy to understand — avoid ambiguous or difficult words.
  • Questions should be arranged comfortably for the respondent.
  • Move from general to specific.
  • Questions should be precise and clear.
  • Should NOT be ambiguous.
  • Should NOT use double negatives.
  • Should NOT be a leading question.
  • Should NOT indicate alternatives to the answer.

📚 About this Topic — CH-2: Collection of Data

This multiple choice question is from CH-2: Collection of Data, NCERT Books, Statistics for Economics. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-2: Collection of Data to strengthen your preparation.

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