Exercise 10.1: Writing Survey Questions

Remember that the process of writing survey questions involves the operationalization of concepts. For each of the following concepts, write an open-ended question and a closed-ended question (Use a variety of formats for closed ended questions).

1. Approval of presidential performance:



2. Opinion concerning increasing the defense budget:



3. Television viewing habits:



4. Image of the governor of your state



5. Opinion concerning the effectiveness of Congress



6. Participation in religious activities



7. Attitudes towards authority figures



8. TV network news bias



9. Participation in community service activities



10. Feminist attitude