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Homework 9 - Questionnaire Errors Analysis

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EXERCISES ON DESIGNING QUESTIONNAIRE

EXERCISE 1
Rewrite the following questions into better questions for a questionnaire.

1. Which age range are you in?


⃝ 0–5
⃝ 6 – 12
⃝ 12 +

2. What is your favourite colour? Please tick your choice.


⃝ Blue
⃝ Pink
⃝ Black
⃝ White
⃝ Green

3. Are you young, middle –aged or old?

4. Do you have any brothers?


Do you have one brother?
Do you have at least two brothers?
Do you have more than two brothers?

5. What is your favourite breakfast meal? Please tick your choice.


⃝ Nasi lemak
⃝ French toast
⃝ Breakfast cereals
⃝ Cornflakes
⃝ Fried rice

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6. Do cars cause pollution in the city centre?
⃝ Yes
⃝ No
7.
NO STATEMENT SD D A SA
1 We have time to exercise.
2 I prefer stay indoors.
3 We enjoy exercise.
4 I do not like to be sweat.
5 I feel fresh after exercise.

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EXERCISE 2
The following questionnaire has many errors and mistakes. Identify the errors, review and rewrite the
following questionnaire into a better questionnaire. You can omit, repair or change accordingly based on
the objectives of the study.

How to show the errors, and to review and rewrite:


Go to the TOOLBAR above > Click REVIEW > highlight the parts which you have identified as the errors or
mistakes > click NEW COMMENT > write the correction in the COMMENT BOX

Example:
My name was Ali. Commented [u1]: is

___________________________________________________________________________________
How UTHM Students Cope With University Environment?

Dear Participant,
You are invited to participate in a research study being conducted by students at the Faculty of Science,
Technology and Human Development, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM). The purpose of the
research is to find out the problems that normally faced by UTHM students when dealing with the
different learning systems and environment in the university. The enclosed questionnaire has been
designed to collect information on: how UTHM students cope with university environment. You are 50
people that are expected to participate in this project. Your participation in this research project is
completely voluntary. You may decline altogether, or leave blank any questions you do not wish to
answer. Your responses will be confidential and data from this research will be reported only as a
collective combined total. No one other than research group will know your individual answers to this
questionnaire. If you agree to participate in this project, please answer the questions on the
questionnaire as best you can. It should take approximately about 5 minutes to complete. Please return
the questionnaire as soon as possible. If you wish, we will send you a summary of the research results.
Thank you for your assistance in this important endeavor.

Sincerely yours,
Tong Pac Tin

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HOW UTHM STUDENTS COPE WITH UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENT?
Answer.

Part A – Demegraphic background


Please tick question 1 to 4.
1. Gender:
⃝ Male
⃝ Female
2. Age: __________________
3. Hometown
⃝ Rural
⃝ Urban
4. Faculty: __________________

Part B – Attitudes toward academic adaptation


5. Below are statements regarding attitudes toward academic adaptation in UTHM? Please tick to see
you agree or disagree with each statement.

NO STATEMENT SD D A SA
1 I have a goal.
2 A degree is important to me.
3 I am satisfied with the quality.
4 In high school, teachers dictate information and answers.
5 University students are required to obtain the learning materials on
their own.
6 I have difficulty in Malay to English as the medium of communication
in university.
7 University’s academic work is difficult.
8 My academic are manageable.
9 I have a convenient schedule.
10 I find the senior students are very helpful with my academic work.

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6. Do you encounter any other academic-related problems during your first year at UTHM?
_______________________________________________________

Part C – Attitudes to lifestyle adaptation


8. Below are statements regarding attitudes toward lifestyles adaptation in UTHM. Please tick your
answer.
NO STATEMENT SD D A SA
1 I enjoy staying in the dormitory.
2 I get along well with roommates.
3 I have friends to talk with about my problems.
4 I fit in well in UTHM environment.
5 I am satisfied with the extracurricular activities.
6 I get homesickness a lot.
7 I find that being independent has not been easy.
8 I worry a lot about university expenses.
9 I adjust to the type of food in university.
10 Senior students are helpful in helping me to adjust my lifestyle in
university.

8. Do you encounter any other lifestyle-related problems in UTHM? If yes, please state the problem(s):
_______________________________
9. How do you overcome the problems that you have encountered and make adaptation in UTHM?
10. Where do you find information to help you in your academic work?
⃝ Library
⃝ Internet
⃝ Group discussion
⃝ Refer to lecturers
11. How to you overcome stresses?
⃝ Get involved in student organizations
⃝ Utilize campus recreations (Gym, swimming pool, etc.)
⃝ Utilize online social medias
⃝ Shopping

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