Wednesday 12 June 2013

Advantages and Disadvantages of different types of Questionnaires GCSE Geography

Advantages and Disadvantages of different types of Questionnaires

Face to Face

Advantages

The People are more likely to answer the questions
As the interviewer is on hand they can explain complex questions

Disadvantages

It takes a long time
As it is not anonymous the interviewee is more likely to refuse to answer more personal questions

On the Phone

Advantages

People will answer more personal questions as they cannot see the interviewer and the interviewer cannot see them

Disadvantages

Expensive
Annoying if you call people at random
Difficult to get phone numbers

Post and Collect

Advantages

People may take more time to answer the questions
It is more anonymous, so less chance if false answers

Disadvantages

People may not bother to return the questionnaires
There is no interviewer to explain complex questions

Website

Advantages

Saves Time
Anonymous answers

Disadvantages

You have no contact with the people you’re questioning.

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