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1. What is the primary purpose of preparing raw questionnaire responses before analysis?
2. In a large research project, when can data preparation and processing begin?
3. What decision is central to validating gathered survey data?
What does primary data preparation turn raw questionnaire responses into?
Useful information.
Which steps prepare raw questionnaire responses before analysis?
Validation, editing, coding, capturing, importing, verifying and cleaning, labeling, and storing.
What is data validation in survey research?
The process of checking data validity and accuracy and deciding whether questionnaires should be included or discarded.
What must be true of an interview for its questionnaire to enter the analysis?
It must have been conducted correctly and consistently.
What percentage of listed respondents should be telephoned during validation?
Between 10 and 20%.
What should be checked against sample requirements during survey validation?
The questionnaire and interviewing instructions.
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