2.  Background information  Age, sex, grade, education level, etc.  Only ask if relevant to your study  Do not ask for real names  May want to define terms your respondents may not know  Open-ended  Participants can answer questions and/or express opinions how they please  i.e. Describe a person with Depression: _______  Closed-ended  Options are given for participants to choose from  i.e. multiple choice, True/False, ranking

3.  Qualitative  Descriptive and detailed  Opinion-based, open-ended questions  i.e. Why do you think teenagers start to smoke? __________________  Quantitative  Numerical and measurable  Factual, closed-ended questions  i.e. Approximately how many couples struggle with infertility in Canada? A) 16% B) 26% C) 36% D) 46%

4.  What are the advantages and disadvantages to each?

5.  Part 1 – Cover page  Part 2 - Questionnaire

6.  Title  Purpose  Assurance of confidentiality, ask for honest answers  Where, when, and to whom the questionnaire will be distributed  Contact information if participant wishes to know results  Thank you for time and participation

7.  Ask background questions first (sex, grade)  Instructions for each type of question  Numbered questions  Include lots of white space

8.  Have questions that are VERY clear  Only ask ONE thing at a time  Use simple language  Include instructions  i.e. circle all that apply, circle only one answer  Are neat and organized  Questions follow a logical order  Are easy to read and have lots of white space  Separate questions with double spaces

9. Do you think divorce negatively affects children’s relationships and education? Which of the following is an effect of drug use? a) Disengagement in school activities b) Skipping more classes c) Lower grades d) Lower graduation rate