Be aware of the various biases (selection, choice, experiment,social desirability) and, as much as

possible, design your instruments to minimize these biases.

Minimize opportunitiesfor fraud, and

inspect your data forsigns of fraud

Consider using an already existing survey instrument that has been subjected

to tests of validity and reliability

questions should be simple, written at the appropriate reading level, and, in general, expressed in

positive terms. Avoid double-barreled and loaded questions.

It is always a good idea to

pilot your survey or interview before formally collecting data

Carefully consider the purposes for which you

might use closed-ended and open-ended items

You must consider the analyses that

you will perform as you choose the items.

When constructing a new instrument, be sure to

subject it to tests of validity and reliability.

If you are conducting an interview, make sure

your interviewers are trained and have practiced the interview multiple times

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Practical Tips for Survey and Interview Approaches

Term	Definition
Understand the strengths and limitations	of surveys and interviews.
Be aware of the various biases (selection, choice, experiment,social desirability) and, as much as	possible, design your instruments to minimize these biases.
Minimize opportunitiesfor fraud, and	inspect your data forsigns of fraud
Consider using an already existing survey instrument that has been subjected	to tests of validity and reliability
questions should be simple, written at the appropriate reading level, and, in general, expressed in	positive terms. Avoid double-barreled and loaded questions.
It is always a good idea to	pilot your survey or interview before formally collecting data
Carefully consider the purposes for which you	might use closed-ended and open-ended items
You must consider the analyses that	you will perform as you choose the items.
When constructing a new instrument, be sure to	subject it to tests of validity and reliability.
Pilot studies are a critical part of	constructing a new instrument
If you are conducting an interview, make sure	your interviewers are trained and have practiced the interview multiple times

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