Principles and Techniques of Veterinary and AH Extension

PRINCIPLES OF PREPARING PRECISE QUESTIONS

• Terms that could be easily misinterpreted should be defined.
• Careful in using double negatives.
• Inadequate alternatives should be avoided.
• Double-barreled questions should be avoided.
• Important words should be underlined.
• Unwarranted assumptions should be avoided.
• Questions should mean the same for any respondent.
• Question should be designed in such a way that will get complete response.
• Enough provision should be made for quantification of responses.