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Quantitative Techniques – I

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Example: What is your occupation?
1. Agriculture

2. Industry
3. Trade
4. Service
5. Any other

(c) Specific information questions: Such questions are used to extract specific information
like; how many members are there in your family, what is your monthly income,
etc.
(d) Open questions: These types of questions are to be answered by the respondent in his
own words. The questions should be such that it is possible to answer them in few
words. Care should be taken to avoid answers that use the words like probably,
fairly good, etc.

4. The questions should be capable of being easily answered by the respondents. The
questions that rely too much on the memory of the respondent should be avoided.
5. The questions affecting the pride and sentiments of the respondents should be avoided.
Similarly the questions pertaining to private affairs of the respondents should never be
asked.

6. The questions relating to mathematical computations should be avoided.
7. The questions should follow a logical sequence so that a natural and spontaneous reply to
each question is induced.

8. The questions should be directly related to the objective(s) of investigation.
9. Certain corroborative questions must also be asked to verify the accuracy of the supplied
information.

10. Necessary instructions for filling the questionnaire should also be given in simple and
precise form.
11. Enough space should be provided for answers. The questionnaire should look as attractive
as possible.
12. Before actually using a questionnaire, a test check must always be done by obtaining
answers from some respondents. The questionnaire should be modified, if necessary, in
the light of these answers.
Format of a Questionnaire for assessing preferences of the users of two-wheelers.

QUESTIONNAIRE
Note: Please put tick mark ( ) in the relevant box of each question.
Section A
1. Name : _______________________________

2. Address : _______________________________
3. Age : _______________________________
4. Sex : Male Female
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