Question
What is meant by questionnaire? What are the essentials of a good questionnaire?
Solution
A questionnaire may be defined as a list of questions relating to enquiry.
Following are the essentials of a good questionnaire:
(i) The questions should be as simple and as clear as possible. The questions should be precise and short so that respondents can provide accurate information.
(ii) The number of questions to be included in questionnaire should not be large since a large number of questions may tire out both the enumerator and respondents.
(iii) The questions should be framed in such a manner that the answers to them are perfectly definite.
(iv) The questionnaire must contain necessary explanations and instructions.
