What are some benefits of each type?     Designing Questions     What are the differences between Open- and Close-Ended Questions? What are some benefits of each type?

Open-Ended Questions Accurate More specific to the respondent - validity More complex questions Unexpected answers Difficult to analyze

Close Ended Questions Clearer Greater cooperation Less time Standardized responses Easier to analyze

Problematic pitfalls a. Double barreled b. Ambiguous c. Too long / difficult d. Leading e. Sensitive - social desirability bias

Adoption Survey As a child, did you ever discuss your adoption with anyone? If yes, what was their response? It made no difference to them They thought it was great They thought it was awful  

  Adoption Survey Was the chosen baby story used to help you understand what it means to be adopted? (yes, no, don’t know) Did your adoptive family try to keep your adoption secret? From you? From relatives? From friends From neighbors?

Adoption Survey Were your adoptive parents/family supportive of your search? How so? Have you ever sought out any non-identifying information regarding your birth parents?

Adoption Survey Would you or have you ever given up a child for adoption? Why or why not? If you decided to adopt a child…

Adoption Survey What is your adoptive parents’ education level? Is this question legitimate / relevant? What is this question doing there?