Case discussion Questions for lecture 4

Class,

Lecture 4 will focus solely on survey research and questionnaire design. Have emailed the slides beforehand and see how that works.

We shall discuss the ‘Harvard graduate housing survey’ case towards the end of lecture 4. Pls read the case and come!

Following are a few general questions to structure discussion with:

1. What type of research design was adopted in the 2001 survey? Do you think this research design was appropriate? What research design would you recommend for the 2005 survey?

2. The case mentions the use of focus groups. Are focus groups the most appropriate form of qualitative research in this situation? Why or why not?

3. The 2001 survey was a web based survey. Was this the most appropriate method for administering the survey? What would you recommend and why?

The case has details of the actual questions used etc in the appendices. Pls peruse!

Sudhir