A researcher has to use different tools for data collection. Questionnaire is one of the most widely used tool for surveys The details of a questionnaire is given in this presentation. .

1. By Dr. Neha deo

2. What is the meaning of a Questionnaire?
A Questionnaire is a list of questions to a
number of persons for them to answer-
Bogardus.
A systematic compilation of questions that are
submitted to a sampling of population from
which information is desired.
A list of questions that are answered by many
people. A questionnaire is used to collect
information about a particular subject.

3. What is the meaning of a Questionnaire?
A questionnaire is a research instrument that
consists of a set of questions or other types of
prompts that aims to collect information from a
respondent. A research questionnaire is typically a
mix of close-ended questions and open-ended
questions. Open-ended, long-form questions offer
the respondent the ability to elaborate on their
thoughts
The data collected from a data collection
questionnaire can be both qualitative as well
as quantitative in nature.

4. How to prepare a questionnaire?
Know the objective.
Analyze the content critically.
Prepare maximum number of questions for
the different aspects of the objective.
Edit them –select the proper one.

5. How to prepare a questionnaire?
Make a proper sequence of the questions.
Give clear instructions.
Validate it.
Language of the questions should be easy.
Avoid double negation

6. How to prepare a questionnaire?
Questions should be precise.
Length of the questionnaire should be
limited. Don’t make it too lengthy.
Conduct pilot study.
Prepare covering letter.

7. What are the Criteria of a good questionnaire?
 Length should be proper.
 Questions should follow all the criteria of
a good question.
 Language should be easy as per the level
of the respondents.
 Instructions should be clear.

8. What are the criteria of a good questionnaire?
 Questions should be precise, clear,
correct, objective.
 Sequence should be from easy to difficult.
 Include both the types of questions open
& close.
 Use simple form .avoid complex or mixed
questions.

9.  The questionnaire should be technically
sound. Typing mistakes & grammatical
mistakes should be avoided.
 Typing should be attractive.
 Avoid personal & annoying questions.
 The covering letter should be written
properly. Convince respondents that their
information is valuable.
What are the Criteria of a good questionnaire?

10.  A questionnaire can be prepared easily.
 A large data can be obtained in a short
time.
 It can be made valid & reliable.
 It is very useful for surveys.
What are the Advantages of a questionnaire?

11.  Respondents’ queries cannot be solved.
 Socially accepted answers are given.
 The extent of getting filled questionnaires
back is always less.
 Not useful for small children & illiterate
people.
 Different questionnaires for respondents of
different levels cannot be prepared.
What are the Limitations of a questionnaire?

12. How to check validity of a questionnaire?
Whether the questionnaire is
 Relevant to the objective.
 Unambiguous & clear.
 Capable of getting stable, deep, well thought
information.

13. What are the Limitations of a questionnaire?
 Respondents’ queries cannot be solved.
 Socially accepted answers are given.
 The extent of getting filled questionnaires back is
always less.
 Not useful for small children & illiterate people.
 Different questionnaires for respondents of
different levels cannot be prepared.

14. How to check validity of a
questionnaire?
A questionnaire is valid when,
 Information is reliable.
 Number of respondents is big enough.
 Answers are varied.
 Questions are broad &
comprehensive.

15. A questionnaire can be prepared to find
out-
 Present status of laboratory
 Present status of sports education.
 Present status of Computer
education.
 Present status of online teaching
learning.
 Present status of Libraries
Examples of a questionnaire

16.  Status of Women Education in
Maharashtra.
 What is the condition of Job satisfaction of
teachers.
 Present situation of Extra curricular
activities.
 Infrastructure condition –classrooms,
Laboratories, Canteen
 Status of Student health.
 Status of Evaluation system
Examples of a questionnaire

17. References
 Best,J.W.& Kahn ,J.V.(2010).Research in Education
(Tenth Edition). New Delhi:PHI Learning.
 https://www.questionpro.com/blog/what-is-a-
questionnaire/