Need your help! Short political survey

ScottH · 10-26-2009, 07:28 PM

Hello Everyone!

I am a political science major at school in MN and if you wouldn't mind giving me a couple mins of your time I would really appreciate your input on a survey I created. I created this survey to help analyze underlying dimensions in peoples' attitudes toward gun control. I would be happy to post a followup regarding the survey responses for those interested. Thanks a lot for your help on this one!!!!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?s...iLnZHYFg_3d_3d

Have a great evening!

Scott

elderboy02 · 10-26-2009, 07:44 PM

I am not in favor of gun control.

#13 on page 1 is a bad question. I can't answer it if I don't believe in gun control. I had to pick the first option.

markem · 10-26-2009, 07:53 PM

btw, any yes/no question that includes the phrase "or not" cannot be properly answered.

for example, "Do you believe in X, or not" is a nonsense yes/no question. If I say "yes" am I saying that I believe in X or that I do not believe in X. Both are valid interpretations of the answer for the question as asked.

poorly structured survey, IMO.

E.J. · 10-26-2009, 07:56 PM

Done....

SmokeyJoe · 10-26-2009, 07:56 PM

All done!

captain53 · 10-26-2009, 08:04 PM

Done - no problems understanding and answering the questions. Hope you make an A+

yourchoice · 10-26-2009, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elderboy02

I am not in favor of gun control.

#13 on page 1 is a bad question. I can't answer it if I don't believe in gun control. I had to pick the first option.

Agreed on #13.
#2 on page 2 needs more options. Maybe monthly? Or change weekly to regularly. And it could fall under the 15-19 issue below. Another thing on this one is I question if "church" is generic enough. Maybe how often do you attend a place of worship. And it should be "how often" not how many times a year unless you change your answers.
#3, 11 and 12 on p2 - maybe add a Neutral
#7 - 10 on p2 are more of a test question than a survey question. Turns me off personally
#15-19 on p2 are pretty typical for a survey, but often there is an option "prefer not to say" or something of that nature.

Hope that helps.

yourchoice · 10-26-2009, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markem

btw, any yes/no question that includes the phrase "or not" cannot be properly answered.

for example, "Do you believe in X, or not" is a nonsense yes/no question. If I say "yes" am I saying that I believe in X or that I do not believe in X. Both are valid interpretations of the answer for the question as asked.

poorly structured survey, IMO.

Good catch, especially on 17-19 on p1. It gives the surveyor the opportunity to pick which answer fits their agenda. That would turn many a people off for sure.

RightAJ · 10-26-2009, 08:20 PM

I thought it was a good survey. Glad to help

aj

smokeyandthebandit05 · 10-26-2009, 08:24 PM

Done

ade06 · 10-26-2009, 08:30 PM

Done.

10-26-2009, 08:37 PM

Done...

But that whole church thing needs to be re-worded.

Not all of us attend churches.

G G · 10-26-2009, 09:03 PM

Done.

acarr · 10-26-2009, 10:02 PM

Is this just soliciting help to create the survey or are you using these results?

gvarsity · 10-26-2009, 10:41 PM

Interesting survey. I was particularly happy to be able to help as I have a political science degree from the University of Minnesota.

I answered as best as I could but there were a number of questions I felt were to broad or without context that made it difficult to feel like I completely agreed with my answer but it was the best of the available options. Gun control is not a simple issue and it's hard to get at the core issues. I will very interested in your responses.

CBI_2 · 10-26-2009, 10:47 PM

Nice attempt. Does need a little work on wording and choices in some areas, but pretty good job overall.

yourchoice · 10-26-2009, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acarr

Is this just soliciting help to create the survey or are you using these results?

I think he was just asking for some help. I could be wrong though.

I didn't even submit my survey...just thought he/you were just looking for feedback on the survey questions themselves. Shrug.

elderboy02 · 10-26-2009, 10:56 PM

I am interested to hear the results once you have all the data compiled

RevSmoke · 10-26-2009, 10:58 PM

Just so you know, I clicked "other" for race. There is only one race, the human race.

All questionaires that deliniate differences in race help to foster the so-called racist issues we have. As long as we continue to think in those terms, there will be racism.

Mr. Ed · 10-26-2009, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markem

btw, any yes/no question that includes the phrase "or not" cannot be properly answered.

for example, "Do you believe in X, or not" is a nonsense yes/no question. If I say "yes" am I saying that I believe in X or that I do not believe in X. Both are valid interpretations of the answer for the question as asked.

poorly structured survey, IMO.

Removing "or not" from several questions would make it more clear.

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ScottH Lovin' Life Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Scott Location: MO Posts: 84 Trading: (0)	Need your help! Short political survey Hello Everyone! I am a political science major at school in MN and if you wouldn't mind giving me a couple mins of your time I would really appreciate your input on a survey I created. I created this survey to help analyze underlying dimensions in peoples' attitudes toward gun control. I would be happy to post a followup regarding the survey responses for those interested. Thanks a lot for your help on this one!!!! http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?s...iLnZHYFg_3d_3d Have a great evening! Scott

10-26-2009, 07:44 PM	#2
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Need your help! Short political survey I am not in favor of gun control. #13 on page 1 is a bad question. I can't answer it if I don't believe in gun control. I had to pick the first option.

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markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,626 Trading: (47)	Re: Need your help! Short political survey btw, any yes/no question that includes the phrase "or not" cannot be properly answered. for example, "Do you believe in X, or not" is a nonsense yes/no question. If I say "yes" am I saying that I believe in X or that I do not believe in X. Both are valid interpretations of the answer for the question as asked. poorly structured survey, IMO. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

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10-26-2009, 08:37 PM	#12
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Need your help! Short political survey Done... But that whole church thing needs to be re-worded. Not all of us attend churches.

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G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,731 Trading: (10)	Re: Need your help! Short political survey Done.

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acarr Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,307 Trading: (34)	Re: Need your help! Short political survey Is this just soliciting help to create the survey or are you using these results?

10-26-2009, 10:41 PM	#15
gvarsity still crazy Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 621 Trading: (15)	Re: Need your help! Short political survey Interesting survey. I was particularly happy to be able to help as I have a political science degree from the University of Minnesota. I answered as best as I could but there were a number of questions I felt were to broad or without context that made it difficult to feel like I completely agreed with my answer but it was the best of the available options. Gun control is not a simple issue and it's hard to get at the core issues. I will very interested in your responses.

10-26-2009, 10:47 PM	#16
CBI_2 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: In my skin. Posts: 2,066 Trading: (0)	Re: Need your help! Short political survey Nice attempt. Does need a little work on wording and choices in some areas, but pretty good job overall. __________________ "The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants." Albert Camus Cool Cigar Themed Stuff

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elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Need your help! Short political survey I am interested to hear the results once you have all the data compiled

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RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,865 Trading: (51)	Re: Need your help! Short political survey Just so you know, I clicked "other" for race. There is only one race, the human race. All questionaires that deliniate differences in race help to foster the so-called racist issues we have. As long as we continue to think in those terms, there will be racism. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"