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Analyzing Survey Design and Sampling Methods: A Critique of “Examining Factors Impacting Online Survey Response Rates in Educational Research”
For this assignment, you will analyze survey design and sampling methods, as well as survey response rates, as they are presented in an academic research article.
Access the article “Examining Factors Impacting Online Survey Response Rates in Educational Research: Perceptions of Graduate Students,” by Amany Saleh and Krishna Bista, link. This article explores a wide range of factors related to survey response rates in academic research, along with survey design, data collection, and analysis.
After reading the article and briefly summarizing the purpose of the study (article premise, significant points in support of the premise, and the significance of these), provide the following information:
Focus on the survey design and sampling methods employed in the article. Write a comprehensive critique of the survey design and sampling methods used in the article. Address the following aspects:
Survey Design:
Evaluate the clarity of the research objective and how well the survey questions align with these objectives.
Assess the structure and organization of the survey questionnaire.
Discuss the use of appropriate question types (close-ended, open-ended, Likert scale, etc.) and their relevance to the research goals.
Evaluate the face validity and clarity of the survey questions.
Sampling Methods:
Describe the sampling method used in in the study (probability, non-probability, convenience, etc.).
Evaluate the chosen sampling technique’s appropriateness for the research question.
Discuss the target population and whether the sample is representative of it.
Evaluate the sample size and whether it provides sufficient statistical power for the study’s objectives.
Comment on any potential biases introduced by the sampling method.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Identify and discuss at least two strengths and two weaknesses of the survey design and sampling methods used in the article.
Support your evaluation with specific examples from the article.
Recommendations for Improvement:
Based on your critique, provide constructive recommendations for improving the survey design and sampling methods. Consider aspects such as question formulation, sampling techniques, and data collection procedures, as well as the ethical principles that govern research.
Your paper should be a minimum of four pages, not counting title and reference pages. You are required to use at least two outside sources other than the indicated article. Use APA 7th edition format when writing your paper which includes Title page, page numbers, title, section headings, in-text citations, a Reference page, and apa 7th edition references.
