Which of the following is the first step in the questionnaire design process?

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: February 3, 2024

Question: Which of the following is the first step in the questionnaire design process?

A  Specify the information needed

B   Selecting the target population

C  Writing the final draft of the questionnaire

D  Analyzing the survey results

Answer: Specify the information needed

 

          Steps description
1 Specify the information needed·        Define the objectives and goals of the survey to determine what data you need to collect.
2 Define the target population·        Identify the group of people to whom the questionnaire will be administered.
3 Choose the survey method and data collection tools·        Select the appropriate methods and tools for gathering survey data.
4 Develop the questionnaire·        Create the actual set of questions and response options to collect the required information.
5 Pretest the questionnaire·        Conduct a trial run of the questionnaire on a small sample to identify and rectify any issues.
6 Revise and finalize the questionnaire·        Incorporate feedback from the pretest and make necessary improvements.
7 Administer the questionnaire·        Distribute the questionnaire is to the target population through various channels.
8 Collect and process the survey data·        Gather and organize the completed questionnaires for data entry and analysis.
9 Analyze and interpret the survey results·        Use statistical and qualitative methods to extract meaningful insights from data.
10 Report the findings and draw conclusions·        Summarize the survey results and provide recommendations as needed.