This Is An Interesting Idea However We Want Students In The

This Is An Interesting Idea However We Want Students In the Class To

This is an interesting idea! However, we want students in the class to be able to take the survey, so I'd like you to simplify the IV. Please modify your IV so that it only has 2 categories. Review the Kaltura Live session to see some examples (and the assignment worksheet). I see you wanted to ask about gender, so perhaps this could be your IV, simply taking out job type as your classmates may not fit into those categories.

Regarding your items, I feel I am more productive working remotely. (add I) It is always easier for me to cooperate with workmates while working remotely. (Change start because "Always" might lead to extreme responses, instead start with "I find it easier to cooperate....") Nice range of attitudes toward working remotely. Just make sure to change a few to reverse scoring. This was also discussed during the live session! Please update when you submit to Part II tomorrow.

Create your questionnaire using Google Forms or SurveyMonkey. Note that SurveyMonkey has a limit of 10 items for free surveys, so you may want to use Google Forms or other platforms. Include a consent form included in the survey (instructions below). Include 1 item to assess the Independent Variable (see Discussion for the week). Include 8-10 items assessing the Dependent Variable (see Discussion for the week and instructions below).

Paper For Above instruction

The development of a well-structured survey is essential in investigating the relationships between variables such as remote work attitudes and productivity. This paper discusses the process of designing a survey that adheres to the specified criteria, focusing on simplifying the independent variable (IV) and accurately assessing the dependent variable (DV).

Firstly, the requirement to simplify the IV to two categories is critical to ensure ease of data collection and to facilitate meaningful analysis. Given the context, gender emerges as a suitable IV because it provides clear, mutually exclusive categories (e.g., male and female), simplifying the analysis. Removing job type as an IV might aid in increasing sample participation, especially if job categories are heterogeneous or poorly represented among classmates.

When constructing items assessing attitudes towards remote work, the phrasing of questions significantly influences response validity. For instance, the statement "I feel I am more productive working remotely" should incorporate the pronoun "I" to personalize the response. Similarly, rephrasing "It is always easier for me to cooperate with workmates while working remotely" to "I find it easier to cooperate with workmates while working remotely" avoids potential bias caused by the word "always," which could trigger extreme responses.

Effective survey items often include a mix of positively and negatively worded statements to counteract response bias. Reversing the scoring of some items encourages respondents to consider each statement carefully, enhancing the reliability of the data. For example, a negatively phrased item such as "I find it difficult to concentrate when working remotely," would need to be reverse-scored.

The platform choice for survey deployment affects accessibility and response rate. Google Forms is recommended due to its unlimited item capacity and ease of use, contrasting with SurveyMonkey’s 10-item free limit. Including a consent form at the beginning of the survey aligns with ethical research standards, informing participants about the purpose and confidentiality of the study.

In terms of survey content, one item should measure the independent variable, in this case, gender, while 8 to 10 items should assess the dependent variable—attitudes towards remote work. These items should encompass various aspects such as productivity, cooperation, focus, and overall satisfaction. Referencing prior discussion and literature ensures these items are valid and reliable measures of the constructs.

In conclusion, constructing an effective survey involves simplifying variables for clarity, careful item wording, including reverse-scored items for balance, and choosing accessible platforms. Incorporating an ethical consent form is essential. Accurate, reliable measurement of the variables through well-formulated items will enable robust analysis of the relationship between gender and attitudes towards remote work.

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