TYPES OF QUANTITATIVE

SURVEY QUESTIONS
TYPES OF QUANTITATIVE SURVEY QUESTIONS
1. Yes or No Type. Items are answerable by “yes” or “no”.
2. Recognition Type
3. Coding Type
4. Likert Scale
5. Semantic Differential Scale
6. Observation Type
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1. Yes or No Type. Items are answerable by “yes” or “no”.

Examples:
1. Do caregavers have the right to refuse calls? ( )YES ( ) NO

2. Do senior high school students come to class early? ( ) YES ( ) NO

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2. Recognition Type. Alternative responses are already provided, and
the respondents simply choose among the given choices. It also
contains close-ended questions.
Examples:
Educational Qualifications: Elementary Graduate ______
High School Graduate ______
Technical Graduate ______
College Graduate ______
MA/PhD. ______
Others, please specify: _____
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3. Coding Type. Numbers are assigned to names, choices, and other
pertinent data. This entails knowledge of statistics on the part of
the researcher, as the application of statistical formula is necessary
to arrive at the findings.

Examples:
On the scale of one (1) to ten (10), how will you rate the skills of
your manager?
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4. Likert Scale. It is a common scaling technique which consists of several
declarative statements that express a viewpoint on a topic. The respondents
are asked to indicate how much they agree or disagree with the statements.
Examples: Likert scale to measure attitudes towards Mathematics.
ITEMS
1. I am interested in solving numbers and equations. SA A D SD
2. I enjoy using calculations. SA A D SD
3. I am so engrossed in reading too many instructions. SA A D SD
4. Symbols and numbers are visibly catchy. SA A D SD
5. I find it easy to memorize formulas. SA A D SD

Legend : SA- strongly agree A-agree D-DisagreeSD-strongly disagree

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5. Semantic differential scale. The respondents are asked to rate concepts in a
series of bipolar adjectives. It has an advantage of being flexible and easy to
construct.
Examples: Description of the class president
ITEMS
1. Competent 5 4 3 2 1 incompetent
2. Punctual 5 4 3 2 1 not punctual
3. Pleasant 5 4 3 2 1 unpleasant
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5. Semantic differential scale. The respondents are asked to rate concepts in a
series of bipolar adjectives. It has an advantage of being flexible and easy to
construct.
Examples: Description of the class president
ITEMS
1. Competent 5 4 3 2 1 incompetent
2. Punctual 5 4 3 2 1 not punctual
3. Pleasant 5 4 3 2 1 unpleasant
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6. Observation Type. The respondents are asked to examine an actual phenomenon or
behavior of the subject or participants by giving an assessment.
Examples:
Check the column that corresponds to your assessment of the teacher’s performance.
Use the following legend as a guide, 5-very good, 4-good, 3-fair, 2-needs improvement,
1-poor
BEHAVIOR INDICATOR 5 4 3 2 1

Mastery of the Subject Matter

1. The teacher explains the lessons thoroughly and clearly.

2. The teacher shows expertise in the subject being taught.

3. The teacher follows a certain set of sequenced steps in his or her

instructions.
Note:
Make sure that your survey questions must be aligned to your
statement of the problem.