Doing Research in the Real World by David E Gray

Author:David E Gray [Gray, David E]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781446297520
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Published: 2013-11-11T23:00:00+00:00

Table 14.1 The frequency of staff behaviour/attitude and reliability statements (acceptable statements appear with an asterisk)

Source: Adapted from Ekinci and Riley, 1999

Using classification questions

One type of question often required by a survey is the classification question, dealing with, for example, the name, sex, age, status, etc. of the respondent. These are important for providing the basis for analysing associations between variables (for example, a respondent’s gender and attitude towards sexual harassment issues in the workplace). These questions should be introduced by a gentle ‘It will help us in further analysis if you would tell us a little about yourself’. Take care not to run the risk of alienating the respondent by prying for information that is not, subsequently, needed. For example, is it necessary to know the respondent’s exact age, or would a response within a range of ages suffice? People may also be reluctant to reveal details of their salary, particularly to a stranger within their own organization. It may be easier to obtain their response to a question on job grade that may provide an indirect indication of salary.

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