Yaksh ChaudharyAIR 6 · CSE 2021 · 165 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
Questionaire is an instrument in sociological research in which a set of questions are administered to individuals for their response.
Body · points
Role of questionnaire
(1) It can provide quantitative data if questions are operationalised well. Hence it's preferred by positivist sociologists.
(2) The doubts of the respondent can be resolved if questions are administered by a moderator.
(3) If sample individuals are dispersed spatially, questionaire can be send through mail or post. Hence it is more practical.
(4) Questionnaire can also provide qualitative data. Hence it can be preferred by interpretivists and phenomenologists. for eg. Goldthorpe conducted a study based on questionnaire during his study of affluent workers.
(5) Questionaires have high reliability. As same questions can be asked to many individuals.
(6) Since it can produce quantitative data, it can have high objectivity.
(7) Validity of research can be increased through collection of qualitative data.
Close · a summary
Hence in many situations, questionnaire is the most practical way. It can improve validity, objectivity and reliability of research.