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Questions about Survey (human research)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

What is a survey and how do researchers use it?

A survey is a list of questions aimed for extracting specific data from a particular group of people. Researchers use these tools to gather knowledge in fields such as social research and demography.

When was the first written questionnaire recorded by the Statistical Society of London?

The Statistical Society of London pioneered the questionnaire in 1838. One committee prepared and printed a list of questions designed to elicit complete and impartial history of strikes that marked the first written questionnaire of which there is any record.

How often does the United States hold its national census since 1790?

Held every ten years since 1790, the census attempts to count all persons. It also obtains demographic data about factors such as age, ethnicity, and relationships within households.

Why might respondents provide dishonest answers during surveys regarding sex-related queries?

Dishonesty is pronounced in some sex-related queries with men often amplifying their number of sex partners. Women tend to downplay and slash their true number in those same contexts.

Which country conducted a World Bank study showing mobile data collection reduced costs by 71%?

One World Bank study in Guatemala found a 71% decrease in cost while using mobile data collection compared to the previous paper-based approach. This method eliminates laborious data entry and dramatically reduces costs.