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2.06 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Primary Data | data obtained for the first time and used specifically for the particular problem or issue under study |
| Secondary Data | data that has already been collected for some purpose other than the current study |
| Survey Method | a research technique in which information is gathered from people through the the use of surveys or questionnaires |
| Personal Interview | involves questioning people face-to-face |
| Focus Group Interview | involves eight to twelve people who are brought together to evaluate a product, design, or strategy |
| Telephone Interview | quick, efficient, and relatively inexpensive |
| Mail Survey | relatively inexpensive way to reach a large audience |
| Observation Method | a research technique in which the actions of people are watched and recorded either by cameras or observers |
| Reliability | exists when a research the technique produces nearly identical results in repeated trials |
| Validity | exists when the questions asked measure what was intended to be measured |
| Yes/ No Questions | Only gives two options, should only be used when asking for a response on one issue. |
| Rating Scale Questions | Variety of questions used such as very satisfied to very dissatisfied, or excellent to poor |
| Level of Agreement Questions | Used to assess attitudes or opinions. Commonly used options: strongly agree (SA), agree (A), neutral (N), disagree (D), and strongly disagree (SD). |
| Mystery Shopper | are used by a company to understand the pros and cons when it comes to different aspects of their sales team and/or space. |
| Internet Survey | includes wide-open polls, anybody-can-answer polls, invitation-only surveys, password protected research sites, and Internet - based panels |