6.3.1. Questionnaire design

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are the three major sections of a traditional household survey questionnaire?

   Hint

   Think of the basic categories of information collected.

2. 2.

   What is a common definition of a trip in the context of surveys?

   Hint

   Consider how far someone must travel for a trip.

3. 3.

   What is one of the major components of the questionnaire in transportation surveys?

   • Geographic Data
   • Trip Data
   • Weather Data

   Hint

   Think about what information is gathered concerning travel.

4. 4.

   True or False: A well-structured questionnaire can negatively impact response rates.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how the structure of a questionnaire would affect a respondent's willingness to complete it.

5. 5.

   Create a comprehensive questionnaire segment for trip data aimed at a suburban area with varying transport modes.

   Hint

   Focus on key aspects like work, school, and shopping trips.

6. 6.

   Analyze a poorly designed questionnaire's effectiveness in a neighborhood and propose improvements.

   Hint

   Focus on making questions concise and pertinent.