MAT FPX 2001 Assessment 2 Design a Focused Survey Template

Capella University

MAT FPX 2001 Statistical Reasoning

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November, 2024

Designing a Focused Survey Template 

Designing an appropriate survey template requires careful planning. Questions should be relevant, clear, and aligned with the goals of a survey (Lena Ivannova Ruiz-Rojas et al., 2023). A concise introduction explaining the purpose of the survey should be included at the beginning of the template so the respondent can understand to what extent it relates to him. A question that cannot be termed as vague or biased, and the focus is on specific information, should be used and not complicated; in short, it should not be worded in such a way that leaves a thing ambiguous. However, at the same time, keeping it as short as possible will surely help to maintain respondent engagement throughout. Besides that, varied different types of questions should be used, such as multiple choice or rating scales and open-ended ones, to bring unbiased insight as well. Lastly, anonymity should be ensured, and confidentiality should be maintained in the survey; this will ensure honest and accurate responses.

Study Population 

A research population is a particular group of people selected for a study from a larger target population  (Casteel & Bridier, 2021). The group has defined criteria that are suitable for the objectives of the study conducted; consequently, this makes the data collected relevant and representable. For example, in an assessment study of online learning effects on the high school system, the population for the study could be 500 14-18-year-old high school students taken from various public and private schools within a particular district. Focusing on this subset, research could be conducted so that insight into the experiences of those students in a particular region is gained in detail while striving to generalize results to the larger target population of high school students. The selection of a study population that reflects the larger group is vital in achieving meaningful and generalizable outcomes from research.

Sampling Strategy 

A sampling strategy refers to the methods by which researchers select people from a target population for participation in a study, hopefully, to obtain a sample that best represents that greater group  (Stratton, 2021). Such a chosen sample may provide accurate, generalizable insights about the whole population. All these methods of sampling are broadly categorized into two major types, namely probability and non-probability sampling. The important advantage of probability sampling, like simple random sampling, is that it offers each member of the population an equal chance of being selected and minimizes bias, thereby increasing the accuracy of the outcome. Non-probability sampling, as in convenience sampling, is conducted when random choice is not possible, but it limits the generalizability. Careful selection of a sampling strategy ensures that the final inference receives more accuracy and authenticity to reflect the population.

Survey Questions 

MAT FPX 2001 Assessment 2 Conclusion

Overall, this questionnaire will gather necessary information related to the participant’s life satisfaction, strategies for dealing with mental health issues, history of trauma, and substance use/abuse, among other important demographical data, for example, age  (Mehrsafar et al., 2021). The juxtaposition of both binary and quantitative types guarantees a simplicity of response but is not a loss in depth of insight. Binary questions are easy to respond to in terms of clear, straightforward answers and, therefore easily analyzed for prevalence and trends within the sample. Quantitative questions would add a layer of specificity to the questionnaires that can permit the collection of detailed information on the age range and duration of substance use. All in all, this structured approach would allow the researchers to comprehensively assess factors influencing well-being and health behaviors within the study population.

MAT FPX 2001 Assessment 2 Reference

Casteel, A., & Bridier, N. (2021). Describing populations and samples in doctoral student research. International Journal of Doctoral Studies, 16(1), 339–362. https://doi.org/10.28945/4766