UNDERSTANDING QUESTIONERS

 1.Definition

The notion of a questionnaire is a technique of collecting data from a number of people or respondents through a set of questions to be answered. By providing a list of these questions, the answers obtained are then collected as data. 

2.Questionnaire type

• Open questionnaire

The questionnaire is an open questionnaire with a description question type. In this case, the respondent needs to provide an answer in the form of an opinion or an explanation in the blank column provided. Open questionnaires are usually used to obtain in-depth information.

• Closed questionnaire

Meanwhile, in a closed questionnaire, the questions given are in the form of multiple choices or checklists. That way, respondents can only answer questions with the available choices. Closed questionnaire results are relatively easy to process and do not take much time.

• The mixed questionnaire

Mixed questionnaire is a combination of open and closed questionnaire types. Besides being useful for obtaining in-depth information, this method also simultaneously provides a number of data in the form of numbers.

3.Function of the questionnaire

a. Obtaining data and information as a basis for compiling research results.

b. Generate data and information with a high level of validity.

c. Obtain data comparisons as material for in-depth evaluation.

d. Knowing the attitude of respondents directly.

4.The advantages and disadvantages of the questionnaire method.

• The advantages of the questionnaire

(a) It doesn't take much time in the process.

(b) It is flexible because it can be done online through a form.

(c) Suitable for large amounts of data.

(d) Researchers do not need to be present in person because it can be done with an intermediary.

• Lack of questionnaires

(a) This answer is not necessarily 100% valid because it is possible that the respondent did not answer honestly.

(b) Respondents tend to answer carelessly if the question is not understood.

(c) Respondents are often less thorough so that they miss some questions.

(d) Can only be done on respondents with a certain age range and education.

(e) The questionnaire method will be difficult for those who are sick, cannot read, or are old.

5. Sample