Example of Instrument Used to Collect Data Social Studies School Based Assessment
Instrument Used to Collect Data
Survey of the Causes and Impacts of Unemployment in the Community of Moscow
This assessment that I am currently conducting is to find out the causes and impacts of unemployment in the community of Moscow. This assessment will also aid in the completion of my Social Studies School Based Assessment which is 25% of my CXC grade.
Please be advised that respondents’ identities are not revealed so they are expected to answer the questions as honestly as possible. This is not a test so there is no right or wrong answers. Most of the questions are followed by options with a box, so respondents are expected to place a tick in the box for the answer of their choice.
Copy of questionnaire:
1. Indicate your sex Male Female
2. To which ethnic group do you belong? African descent Chinese descent Indian Descent Mixed descent
3. To which age group do you belong? 18 – 21 22 – 25 26 – 29 30 and over
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4. How long have you been residing in the Moscow community? Under 1 year 1 – 4 years 5 – 8 years 9 years and over 5. What is your level of education? Primary Secondary Tertiary None of the above 6. What is your qualification? Skilled Professional Trained Unskilled 7. What do you think is the main cause of unemployment in the Moscow area? Lack of job opportunities Lack of the required skills Lack of education Residents’ location
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8. What is the main effect of unemployment on person in the Moscow area? Abuse Separation Increase in crime and violence Poverty
9. How long have you been unemployed? Under 1 year 2-4 years 5-7years
Survey of the Causes and Impacts of Unemployment in the Community of Moscow
This assessment that I am currently conducting is to find out the causes and impacts of unemployment in the community of Moscow. This assessment will also aid in the completion of my Social Studies School Based Assessment which is 25% of my CXC grade.
Please be advised that respondents’ identities are not revealed so they are expected to answer the questions as honestly as possible. This is not a test so there is no right or wrong answers. Most of the questions are followed by options with a box, so respondents are expected to place a tick in the box for the answer of their choice.
Copy of questionnaire:
1. Indicate your sex Male Female
2. To which ethnic group do you belong? African descent Chinese descent Indian Descent Mixed descent
3. To which age group do you belong? 18 – 21 22 – 25 26 – 29 30 and over
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4. How long have you been residing in the Moscow community? Under 1 year 1 – 4 years 5 – 8 years 9 years and over 5. What is your level of education? Primary Secondary Tertiary None of the above 6. What is your qualification? Skilled Professional Trained Unskilled 7. What do you think is the main cause of unemployment in the Moscow area? Lack of job opportunities Lack of the required skills Lack of education Residents’ location
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8. What is the main effect of unemployment on person in the Moscow area? Abuse Separation Increase in crime and violence Poverty
9. How long have you been unemployed? Under 1 year 2-4 years 5-7years