Criteria for Validation of the Survey Questionnaire

Using the criteria developed by evaluating a questionnaire set forth by Carter

Good and Douglas Scates, please check the appropriate box which corresponds to your
evaluation of the questionnaires on Peer Influence and Study Habits.

Ratings are follows:

1 – Poor 2 – Fair 3 – Good 4 – Very Good 5 – Excellent

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Criteria for Evaluation
1 2 3

1. This questionnaire is short enough and

respondents respect it and would not 5 4 3
drain much of their precious time.
2. The questionnaire is interesting and has
a face appeal such that respondents will 4 4 3
induced to respond to it and accomplish
it.
3. The questionnaire can obtain some
depth to respondents and avoid 4 4 4
superficial answer.
4. The items/questions and their
alternative responses are not too 5 4 4
suggestive and no too stimulating.
5. The questionnaire can elicit responses
which are definite but not mechanically 4 3 4
forced.
6. Questions/ items are stated in such a
way that the responses will not be 5 4 4
embarrassing to the persons/ persons
concerned.
7. Questions / items are formed in such a 4
manner as to avoid suspicion on the art 4 4
of the respondents.
8. The questionnaire is not too narrow nor
restrictive nor limited in its philosophy. 4 4 4

9. The responses to the questionnaire

when taken as a whole, could answer 5 4 4
the basic purpose for which the
questionnaire is designed considered
valid.

Total 4.44 3.89 3.78