ONLINE SURVEYS : Are the most cost-effective.

is
two important purposes: 1) It more widespread than others data collection
reminds the key points of methods. require computational logic and
observation as well the topics branching technologies for exponentially more
of interest 2) It acts as the accurate survey data collection.
impetus for a reflexive
exercise in which the observer
can reflect on his/her own.
FACE-TO-FACE SURVEYS : Is much more
.respondents usually tend to trust the surveyors
and provide honest feedback about the subject
. Researchers can identify whether their
respondents are uncomfortable with the
The grid is similar to the guide questions
in that it helps remind the
observer of the events and
issues of most import;
however, unlike the guide, TELEPHONE SURVEYS :require much lesser investment
the observation grid is a than face-to-face surveys. Depending on the required reach,
spreadsheet or log of sorts telephone surveys cost as much or a little more than online
that enables the observer to surveys. Contacting respondents via the telephonic
actually record (and record
medium requires less effort and
their own reflections of)
observable events in manpower than the face-to-face survey
relationship to the constructs TYPES medium.
of interest.
PAPER SURVEYS : Can be used where laptops,
computers, and tablets cannot go. they use the
age-old method of data collection; pen and
paper. This method helps collect survey data in
field research and helps strengthen the number
of responses collected and the validity of these
TYPES responses.

CHARACTERISTICS
INSTRUMENTS OR TOOLS COMPUTER
QUESTIONNAIRE. TELEPHONE QUESTIONNAIRE. IN-HOUSE SURVEY. This involves
Respondents are asked to Researcher may choose to call
 Selecting candidates. the researcher visiting
answer the questionnaire potential respondents with the aim
 Avoid Yes/No Questions.  Narrow the pool of respondents in their houses or
which is sent by mail. of getting them to answer the
 Avoid ”Multiple-choice“ and candidates who applied for workplaces. have a range of
questionnaire.it can be completed disadvantages which include
Double-barreled Questions. the job and make a list of
during the short amount of time. being time consuming, more
 Don't Switch Topics Too qualified professionals to
most people do not feel comfortable expensive and respondents may
Frequently. interview. ...
to answer many questions asked not wish to have the researcher
 Avoid the 'Why' Question.  Coordinating an interview.
through the phone in their private spaces.
 Avoid Asking for Little Known ...
Facts.  Preparing for the interview.
 Avoid Imposing Concepts. ...
 Avoid Leading Questions.  Interviewing. ...
 Listen Attentively.  Video conferencing
applications. ...
 Microphones. ...
 Webcams.
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Observation Grid