Identify the sequence of the following steps in mail surveys (A) Constructing…
2022
Identify the sequence of the following steps in mail surveys
(A) Constructing a questionnaire
(B) Mail the questionnaire
(C) Prepare a covering letter
(D) Monitor the return rate of mail
(E) Select a sample
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer: D. (E), (A), (C), (B), (D) — ConceptA mail survey follows a dependency-based workflow: define whom to study, design the instrument, provide respondent instructions, distribute the…
- A.
(A), (C), (D), (E), (B)
- B.
(B), (D), (E), (C), (A)
- C.
(D), (C), (A), (E), (B)
- D.
(E), (A), (C), (B), (D)
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Correct answer: D
Concept
A mail survey follows a dependency-based workflow: define whom to study, design the instrument, provide respondent instructions, distribute the instrument, and then track responses. Each later step needs the output of the preceding step.
Application
Select the sample (E), because the intended respondents must be identified before materials are prepared and sent.
Construct the questionnaire (A) for that sample and the information the study needs.
Prepare the covering letter (C) to explain the survey purpose and give instructions to respondents.
Mail the questionnaire (B) together with the covering letter to the selected sample.
Monitor the return rate of mail (D) after distribution so that responses and follow-up can be tracked.
Cross-check
The dependency order confirms the sequence: monitoring cannot precede mailing, mailing needs the covering letter and questionnaire, and both materials are prepared for the selected sample.
Therefore, the sequence is (E), (A), (C), (B), (D).