Saturday, April 25, 2009

9 Rules for Writing Good Questions

No question is "good" in all situations, but there are some general rules to follow. Using
these rules and examples will help you write useful questions.
(adopted from http://tinyurl.com/calh8f)
1. Remember your survey's purpose
2. If in doubt, throw it out
3. Keep your questions simple
4. Stay focused - avoid vague issues
5. If a question can be misinterpreted, it will be
6. Include only one topic per question (avoid "double-barreled" questions)
7. Avoid leading questions
8. Consider alternate ways to ask sensitive questions
9. Make sure the respondent has enough information


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