Input/ Output Storage Paper
Accuracy of data input is important. It is important to know, not so much where the data comes from or how it is processed but whether the results are useful and valuable. There are many different applications to consider when deciding which method is best for data input and output devices. Not only is the input important but the quality of output is very important. Feedback on the output creates the ability to go back and correct any errors that may have been made during the initial input of data.
The first item to address is the best data input for each of the following: printed questionnaires, telephone survey, bank checks, retail tags, and long documents.
To capture data from printed questionnaires it is best by keying in the data using a computer keyboard. Another possible method would be to scan the questionnaires but you would still need to have some software program that would be able to interpret the data which might not be very accurate. The best method for a telephone survey, since we all receive these types of calls is by having the caller press different keys on the phone for an answer. For example when we call to find out information at our local bank it will ask if you want the phone call in Spanish press the number 1 key on your phone. Technology with telephone surveys has advanced over the past few years, now you don't even have to press a button but rather say yes or no to specific questions, the computer on the other end will decipher the information and you answer if it is correct. The negative side of this is that when you want to speak to a person the survey may not allow you to do this or the survey will take you around a series of questions before transferring you to a person.
The best method for bank checks is by scanning them. Most banks are setup with a system called MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) a magnetic scanning input device. This system reads the numbers at the bottom of the checks and will mechanically make modifications to the correct accounts. Consideration needs to be taken that the items are being scanned so the possibility for error still is possible. The best method for retail tags is a bar code scanner.
This method will have a more accurate stance on how the American society perceives Homeland security issues.Reasoning being because we are a very diverse country with many minorities groups and this will allow the poll to have representation from a variety of people on this topic. In conclusion this sampling method is better than the other ones for example Interactive Voice Response has a disadvantage that it is you won't be informed on who is voting because anybody can take it . The Random Digit Dialing method has disadvantages like it has outdated and exclude younger people. The Cluster Sampling method and Systematic Sampling method is not possible in this scenario because it needs a larger population and since the sampling will be low in this scenario this won't give us the best results and possibly won't be as diverse as we needed to be. The Random Sampling method is not diverse also it is hard to conduct research on how and who voted and does not have quality
A survey can be defined as a gathering of a sample of data or opinions considered to be representative of a whole. Such as when the United States government polls a random selection of people throughout the country to get an accurate reading of the people's overall prospective of what the American people think is best for the country. As I almost reach the age of eighteen, not only do I have to start worrying about my career and college, I have to affliate myself with a party and prepare to vote. I have taken three online polls and they all came out with similar results; I am a republican. The three polls I took were The Political Affiliation Quiz, The Political Quiz, and Political Compass. I liked them all but all for various reasons.
There are several different types of surveys and questionnaires that can be used to collect data. The most common is the electronic survey because it can be given to a lot of people quickly and is viewed as more anonymous. However, there are some draw backs with surveys. According to Marril (n.d.), surveys can elicit responses that are socially acceptable instead of the truth. In addition, surveys are impersonal and leave little room to clarify responses (Cummings & Worley, 2009).
I am using a questionnaire to obtain my data, I have chosen this method, as it is easy for the user to understand and complete and is much less demanding on time and resources. It also means it can be sent out electronically for the user to complete when convenient.
To this end, Survey research being one of the types of quantitative approach will be used. Survey research is the systematic gathering of information from respondents for the purpose of understanding and/or predicting some aspects of the behavior of the population of interest. With respect to the type of survey, In-person interviews will be adopted. An in-person interview consists of an interviewer asking the respondent questions in a face-to-face situation. The interview may take place at the respondent's home or
...e need to inquire employees about and we can measure the effectiveness of the survey. The next step after the mock survey would be to distribute these forms to all the employees and request for their participation.
The questionnaire was self-completion questionnaire which sometimes is named self-administered questionnaire. It is to say that respondents completed the questionnaires by themselves (Bryman and Bell, 2003). The research conducted an online survey though a professional website called ‘survey monkey’. There is no doubt that it is a cheaper and easier way to collect information for researcher. In addition, it is convenient for respondents as well.
The first method I will look at is the rt method which is built upon collected data from surveys etc. Its main plus points being that it uses a much larger sample than the other methods because it takes less time to collate the results. It is also useful because it allows for further research to be added - it can be updated. There are a number of problems with this. The subjects may not feel comfortable and could answer just to please the experimenter. A big problem with the method is that it does not give enough range for the subject. They are restricted within the boundaries of the tick boxes. The researcher can only learn so much.
Also, I did not know that by participating in a survey that you don’t have to answer all the questions if you decide not to. Most of the times when asked to participate in survey researchers encourage that you complete all the questions so that they can have a more precise study. As a participant, I sometimes when participating i would be depressed by these questions, but I never know I could walk away since I had agreed to conduct the survey
It is a technique of getting information with sociological interest by means of questionnaire that was developed earlier as with the help of questionnaire, the researcher can get the opinion and assessment of selected subject with a sample on given topic. Thus, survey is assumed as a series of questions, which is addressed to participants in research. The surveys are administered in person by telephone, and through email or internet. It is mainly managed by an individual or group. However, the surveys are helpful in getting information regarding many people that includes multiple choice and open questions like demographic information, beliefs, health, skills, and attitudes. However, in survey interview, the participants read the questionnaire that respond in writing without any proper direct intervention that collaborate the research person (Creswell,
Focusing on surveys and questionnaires, and quantitative research methods, it varies on the person getting questioned as to which method they prefer. Some individuals may prefer to fill in a questionnaire, as it is quick and simple for them, whereas someone else would rather have a face-to-face interview because they may find questionnaires to complicated. Giving people the choice gives the more chance of getting a response overall. It is important that the researchers are aware of the advantages and disadvantages because they will then be aware of what method to use, and will know what method is best to use. It is also an advantage to work with experienced researchers in order to find out the best results.
This is still fairly new in comparison to the Paper-pencil questionnaires but it is on the rise because of the simplicity and speed of which you can administer these questionnaires to the public. Like before there are some disadvantages to this method also for example if someone does not have access to the internet and/or a computer that rules them out of your data group straight away.
Their efficient and purpose, however, differ from one another. Some of these methods include questionnaires, interviews, and document reviews. The use of questionnaires, for instance, gathers information from people in a nonthreatening way thus being the most preferred among the other.
Questionnaire is a set of questions with answers to choice whether in printed or written that have a purposes to get information. The information collected can help risk manager or business entity to understand more about the risk or threats that they need to face.
Lack of response is the main disadvantage for mail surveys. The group survey is another low cost form, however the individual respondent is interviewed in a group. The disadvantage with group surveys are the logistics of marshaling the respondents to one location and the perception by respondents that grouping posses less anonymity. Electronic surveys are a relatively new addition in survey research and could very well become comparable to the telephone survey. Electronic surveys are advantageous for the low cost as well as ease in delivery. Because the delivery method is through internet, and the general population does not