Discussion Post
For this discussion, choose one of the following questions and post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned.
Question I: Measuring Responses
In the present business environment, the best decisions are the ones that are informed decisions. Such decisions are based on collecting and analyzing good data.
In order to properly measure, for example, the customers' preferences regarding a product, it is important for a survey to ask the correct questions and in the correct manner.
i. What are the advantages and disadvantages of conducting a face-to-face interview compared with a less personal approach such as having someone fill out a questionnaire online?
ii. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having structured questions compared with unstructured questions?
iii. What are the advantages and disadvantages of asking open-ended responses compared with structured responses?
iv. What are some alternative response strategies?
Question II: Obtaining Results from a Survey
Surveys are a good tool for collecting valuable information, if designed and implemented properly.
It is important that a survey provide valuable results.
i. What can be done to assist in obtaining relevant results from a survey?
ii. How can a researcher build rapport with a participant?
iii. Would confidentiality likely lead to better results for a survey? Why or why not?
iv. What is pretesting? Is it useful in obtaining relevant results from a survey?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.