Effective Questionnaire Design for Research and Surveys
Understanding Research Data Collection Methods
In educational research, we use different methods to gather information:
- Questionnaires / Surveys – written sets of questions.
- Interviews – direct one-on-one or group conversations.
- Focus Groups – small group discussions on a topic.
- Observation – watching behavior or situations to gather data.
Survey vs. Questionnaire: Key Differences
| Feature | Survey | Questionnaire |
| Definition | A research method used to collect data from a sample. | A tool (set of questions) |
The Pitfalls of the Community Concept in Social Work
Society and Community in Community Work
This document examines the concepts of society and community within the context of community work, highlighting potential misunderstandings and proposing more precise terminology.
1. The Community and Society: Why “Community” Can Be Misleading
In our historical context, the cultural and scientific concept of society should not be replaced by that of community. Let’s look at some reasons:
- Hiding Complexity: The concept of community often generates images that tend
Business Financing & Capital Valuation Methods
Key Capital & Valuation Concepts
Opportunity Cost of Capital
The value an investor foregoes when choosing not to invest in comparable projects.
Financing Modalities
- Internal: Financial resources belonging to the company (shareholder equity).
- External: Outside resources that generate debt (liabilities).
Share Valuation Methods
- Nominal Value: The value assigned to the title at issuance.
- Accounting Value: Owner’s equity divided by the number of shares.
- Market Value: The price at which stock is sold in the
A Journey Through Early Music and Medieval Drama
Monody and Polyphony: Core Concepts
Monody is a musical composition for a single voice or melody, a significant development during the eighth and thirteenth centuries. This contrasted with earlier practices where multiple voices often sang in unison or an octave range. Generally, the term refers to any melody for one voice and is opposed to polyphony.
Polyphony is recognized as a set of simultaneous sounds, where each expresses a distinct musical idea, retaining its independence while forming a harmonious
Read MoreLate 19th Century Architecture: Iron, Industry, and Urban Transformation
The Second Industrial Revolution led to significant economic development that continued until the outbreak of World War I in 1914. The expansion of industrial economies and business concentration involved the consolidation of the capitalist system and the emergence of new industrial powers, both inside and outside Europe, surpassing Britain. Furthermore, the predominance of large banks and industries was solidified, while the tendency to reduce production costs, fix prices, and eliminate competition
Read MoreSpanish Banking Evolution: From San Fernando to Banco de España
Before the establishment of the Banco Español de San Fernando, the financial situation was not sound. The government forced through the merger of two institutions; their shares were exchanged at par despite their differing economic situations. The resulting new bank was called Banco Español de San Fernando.
The Banco Español de San Fernando (1847-1856)
Even though the bank had a paid-in capital of 200 million reales, its problems did not disappear. Many of the new bank’s assets were impaired,
Read MoreMusculoskeletal Health: Conditions, Symptoms, and Treatments
Synarthrosis Definition and Examples
Synarthrosis: Joints united by tissue, allowing no movement. Example: Skull bones, also known as sutures.
Diarthrosis: Definition and Components
Diarthrosis (Synovial Joints): Characterized by articular cartilage, synovial membrane, joint capsule, and ligaments.
Types of Diarthrosis (Synovial Joints)
- Plane: Carpal bones
- Trochoid (Pivot): Distal radioulnar joint
- Trochlear (Hinge): Humeroulnar joint
- Condyloid: Femorotibial joint
- Spheroid (Ball-and-Socket): Hip joint, glenohumeral
An Inspector Calls: Character Interplay and Social Commentary
Analyzing Character and Theme in An Inspector Calls
Both [Character/Theme 1] and [Character/Theme 2] in An Inspector Calls intricately embody [central theme], interrogating the pervasive social and moral consequences of [issue/conflict]. While [Character/Theme 1] manifests [perspective/trait] through [dramatic/linguistic technique], [Character/Theme 2] similarly exemplifies [related perspective/trait] via [different but complementary technique], collectively constructing a multifaceted critique of
Read MoreDingoo Controls: Mame4All, Stella, Gmu, Snes9x, PicoDrive, DOOEngine, Audio & Video Player
Dingoo Control Reference
Mame4All
- Insert coin: Select + Start
- Start game: A
- Exit: Select + L + R
- Pause: Select + X
- Mame menu: Select + A
- Volume etc.: Select + B
- Show fps/profiler: Select + L/R
Stella
- A: Fire!/Select
- B: Cancel
- L: Options menu
- Start: Commands menu
- Select: Quit
In menus, L jumps from control to control, A selects, and B cancels.
Gmu Audio Player
- A: Restart track
- B: Play mode (continuous, repeat, etc.)
- X: Play/pause
- Y: Remove track
- Start: Toggle cover art, track info, file browse, etc.
- Select: No function
- Shoulder
Core Operating System Concepts Explained
Operating System Fundamentals
System Calls and System Programs
System calls provide an interface between a process and the operating system. They allow user-level processes to request services from the operating system which the process itself is not allowed to perform. In handling the trap, the operating system enters kernel mode, where it has access to privileged instructions and can perform the desired service on behalf of the user-level process. Due to the critical nature of these operations,
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