Questionnaire/Interview Schedule Design MCQ Quiz | Research Methods

Welcome to the quiz on Questionnaire and Interview Schedule Design, a crucial component of Research Methods for MBBS students. This quiz is designed to test your understanding of the principles and practices involved in creating effective data collection instruments. You will be assessed on topics such as question types, wording, sequencing, potential biases, and the differences between various survey methods. A well-designed questionnaire is fundamental to gathering valid and reliable data for clinical research. This quiz contains 25 multiple-choice questions to help you solidify your knowledge. After submitting your answers, you will see your score and can review which questions you got right or wrong. You can also download a PDF copy of all questions with their correct answers for future reference.

Question 1: Which of the following is the primary advantage of using open-ended questions in a questionnaire?

Question 2: A Likert scale is primarily used to measure:

Question 3: Which of the following is an example of a “double-barreled” question?

Question 4: The question, “Don’t you agree that the proposed health program is beneficial for the community?” is an example of a:

Question 5: What is the main purpose of the “funnel technique” in structuring a questionnaire?

Question 6: The process of administering a questionnaire to a small sample of respondents before the main study is known as:

Question 7: A key difference between a questionnaire and an interview schedule is that:

Question 8: Test-retest reliability of a questionnaire assesses its:

Question 9: Content validity of a research instrument is best established by:

Question 10: A respondent under-reports their alcohol consumption in a survey because they feel it is an undesirable behavior. This is an example of:

Question 11: Recall bias is a significant concern, particularly in which type of study design?

Question 12: A question that offers only two possible response options, such as “Yes/No” or “Male/Female,” is called a:

Question 13: The most important principle in wording survey questions is to ensure they are:

Question 14: A primary advantage of a self-administered questionnaire compared to an interviewer-administered one is:

Question 15: In an interview schedule, what is the purpose of a “probe”?

Question 16: Why are demographic questions (e.g., age, gender, income) often placed at the end of a questionnaire?

Question 17: To improve the response rate of a postal questionnaire, a researcher should consider:

Question 18: Non-response bias occurs when:

Question 19: What is the primary ethical consideration when designing a questionnaire about sensitive topics like mental health or substance abuse?

Question 20: A question like, “Have you ever smoked? (If yes, please proceed to question 10)” is an example of a:

Question 21: A Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is most commonly used in clinical settings to measure:

Question 22: In the question “How often do you exercise?”, the term “often” is problematic because it is:

Question 23: Cronbach’s alpha is a statistical measure used to assess:

Question 24: Which type of validity assesses whether a questionnaire accurately measures the theoretical concept (e.g., “quality of life”) it is intended to measure?

Question 25: When the answer to a question is influenced by the preceding questions, this is known as: