Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for ordering questions in a questionnaire?
A. Progressing from general to specific questions
B. Placing demographic questions at the beginning regardless of sensitivity
C. Grouping questions on similar topics together
D. Starting with easy, non-sensitive questions to build rapport
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Demographic questions, especially sensitive ones like income or caste, are often placed at the end to avoid respondent discomfort early in the survey, which could lead to dropouts.
Explanation:
Consistency checks ensure no calculated frequency (e.g., from marginal totals) is negative, as counts cannot be negative; all must be non-negative integers for logical validity.
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