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    The document discusses different types of questionnaires, including structured and unstructured questionnaires. Structured questionnaires contain specific, pre-ordained questions, while unstructured questionnaires are more flexible and resemble interviews. Structured questionnaires can be either open-ended, allowing free responses, or closed-form, requiring choosing from a set of answers. The document also outlines characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of using questionnaires.

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    QUESTIONNAIRE Dr. S.K.

    Bose

    Definition-

    1. According to G.A. Lundberg, “questionnaire is a set of stimuli to which


    literate people are exposed in order to observe their verbal behavior
    under those stimuli.
    2. Bogardus has defined questionnaire as a list of questions sent to a
    number of persons for their response or answers. It secures standardized
    results which can be tabulated and treated statistically.

    Types of Questionnaires-

    1. Structured Questionnaires 2. Un-structured Questionnaire

    Structured Questionnaire contains specific pre-ordained questions. This


    method is generally used in research studies of social sciences and law with a
    view to initiating a formal enquiry or to check the data already collected
    previously.

    Unstructured Questionnaire on the other hand, is known for its flexibility. It


    closely resembles the interview during the course of interview.

    Structured Questionnaire is of two types-

    1. Open ended questionnaire- In this type of questionnaire, the


    respondent is free to express his views and ideas according to his own
    beliefs, faith, feelings or perceptions.
    2. Closed form of questionnaire-In this questionnaire, the respondent has
    to choose the answer from a set of answers provided to him for response.

    Characteristics of Questionnaire

    1. It should be short and concise.- Unnecessary lengthy questions to be


    avoided.
    2. The words phraseology and vocabulary should be simple, so that any
    least intelligent respondent can understand.
    3. Questions should be relevant and specific.
    4. Questions should be logically arranged in proper sequence.
    5. Questions should be framed in simple and presentable language.
    6. Subjective questions should be avoided.
    7. Questions should be framed in such a way that the responses are in
    conformity with the hypothesis.
    Advantages of Questionnaire

    1. It enables responses from people who live far away which is otherwise
    difficult to reach.
    2. Mailed questionnaire involves relatively low cost as compare to interview
    method.
    3. Respondents have liberty to respond at their convenience.
    4. Mailed questionnaire can be sent to all the selected respondents
    simultaneously.
    5. It is free from bias. In interview method, the interviewer may influence
    the respondent.

    Disadvantages of Questionnaire

    1. It can not be proper substitute for interview method because it lacks


    personal contact of the researcher.
    2. The analysis of data collected through is not as reliable and dependable a
    the one collected by interviewing the respondents.
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