In-person Interview Survey

Telephone Survey

Mail Survey

Internet Survey

When deciding which survey administration mode to use (such as in-person, telephone, mail, or internet), what two primary factors typically guide a researcher's choice?

In psychology research, the choice of how to deliver a survey depends on the study's specific goals and budget. Match each of the four primary survey administration modes to the description that best captures its method of data collection.

A researcher is studying the daily exercise habits of homebound senior citizens in a rural county where most residents do not have reliable internet access. True or False: Given these population characteristics and the need to reach homebound individuals, an internet survey is the most effective administration mode for this study.

Rank the following survey administration modes based on the level of researcher control over the data-collection environment (such as ensuring the correct respondent answers and follows the intended question sequence), from the most controlled to the least controlled.

A researcher is deciding between conducting in-person interviews and distributing an internet survey for a new study. Which of the following statements best describes a primary trade-off regarding budget and research goals that the researcher must consider when choosing between these two survey administration modes?

A researcher is designing a study on sensitive illegal behaviors and must select a survey administration mode. They conclude that _____ is the least appropriate choice because the physical presence of an interviewer is most likely to trigger social desirability bias, leading to less honest reporting.

Researchers primarily conduct surveys using four main methods: in-person interviews, telephone surveys, mail surveys, and _____ surveys.