Practice mode / Methods and Research Why is it useful to pre-test a questionnaire? A Option A: Finding out which topics are important to the respondents B Option B: Deciding which respondents to leave out of the final sample C Option C: Identifying any problems with the wording and routing D Option D: Testing out your computer and printer Correct answer C. Identifying any problems with the wording and routing Explanation A pilot run with a small group reveals confusing wording or faulty routing between questions, so problems can be fixed before the full survey is sent out. Show answer Report a problem Answer checked 11 October 2026 · How we write and check questions
Question 01 / Methods and Research Snowballing is an example of which kind of sampling? A Option A: Probability sampling B Option B: Non-probability sampling C Option C: Cluster sampling D Option D: Using the Christmas vacation constructively Correct answer B. Non-probability sampling Show answer Open question
Question 02 / Methods and Research What is one ethical problem with covert participant observation? A Option A: Not being able to write comprehensive field notes or record conversations B Option B: Deceiving the respondents as to the reason for your presence C Option C: Subjecting the participants to physical harm D Option D: Observing people outside of their natural setting Correct answer B. Deceiving the respondents as to the reason for your presence Show answer Open question
Question 03 / Methods and Research Which of these counts as a personal document to which access is closed? A Option A: The shares register of a business B Option B: Confidential medical records C Option C: Household account book D Option D: Government white paper Correct answer C. Household account book Show answer Open question
Question 04 / Methods and Research What is one difficulty in operationalising concepts such as social class? A Option A: It has little use for applied empirical research about the topic B Option B: It takes all the fun out of armchair theorising C Option C: There are no reliable indicators of such widely contested ideas D Option D: Definitions and indicators can vary, making valid comparisons problematic Correct answer D. Definitions and indicators can vary, making valid comparisons problematic Show answer Open question
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