Chapter 10 Terms

Political Science 301 with Woodall at Arizona State University - Tempe

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Political Science Research Methods
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Ambiguous Question

A question containing a concept that is not defined clearly.

Branching Question

A question that sorts respondents into subgroups and directs these subgroups to different parts of the questionaire.

Close-Ended Question

A question with response alternatives provided.

Double-Barreled Question

A question that is really two qestions in one.

Filter question

A question used to screen respondents so that subsequent questions will be asked only of certain respondents for whom the questions are appropriate.

Focused Interview

A semistructured or flexible interview schedule used when interviewing elites.

Interviewer Bias

The interviewer's influence on the respondent's answers; an example of reactivity.

Interviewing

Interviewing respondents in a nonstandardized, individualized manner.

Leading Question

A question that encourages the respondent to choose a particular response.

Open-Ended Question

A question with no response alternatives provided for the respondent.

Push Poll

A poll intended not to collect information but to feed respondents (often) false and damaging information about a candidate or cause.

Question-Order Effect

The effect on responses of question placement within a questionaire.

Questionnaire Design

The physical layout and packaging of a questionnaire.

Randomized Response Technique (RRT)

A method of obtaining accurate answers to sensitive questions that protects the respondent's privacy.

Response Quality

The extent to which responses provide accurate and complete information.

Response Rate

The proportion of respondents selected for participation in a survey who actually participate.

Response Set

The pattern of responding to a series of questions in a similar fashion without careful reading of each question.

Sample-Population Congruence

The degree to which sample subjects represent the population from which they are drawn.

Single-Sided Question

A question with only one substantive alternative provided for the respondent.

Survey Instrument

The schedule of questions to be asked of the respondent.

Two-Sided Question

A question with two substantive alternatives provided for the respondent.

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Political Science Research Methods
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