Constructing Questions for Interviews and Questionnaires: Theory and Practice in Social Research

Foddy, William

ISBN 10: 0521467330 / ISBN 13: 9780521467339

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1994

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Constructing Questions for Interviews and Questionnaires: Theory and Practice in Social Research
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521467330
• ISBN 13: 9780521467339
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This practical book presents a coherent, theoretical basis for the construction of valid and reliable questions for interviews and questionnaires. It integrates the empirical findings on question design reported in the social science literature and develops these insights. William Foddy outlines the problems that can arise when framing questions. He has written a broadly useful book for student and professional survey practitioners, particularly academic, government, and market researchers.

Book Description

Integrating the empirical findings on question design reported in the social science literature, this practical book presents a coherent, theoretical basis for the construction of valid and reliable questions for interviews and questionnaires.