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Vol. 5 No. 02 (2025)

A Literature Review on Types of Questionnaires

Clinical Medicine And Health Research Journal, Vol. 5 No. 02 (2025), 9 March 2025 , Page 1173-1178
https://doi.org/10.18535/cmhrj.v5i02.451

Abstract

In research, questionnaires are critical tools for various fields. Questionnaires help provide data collection in structured and organized forms to enhance data quality and quantity in research. In this literature review, we aim to dissect the different types of standard questionnaires in research. We explored their design characteristics and use in specific research contexts, and selectively analyzed relevant past studies to indicate insights into how different types of questionnaire designs optimize data quality, collection, and relevance, finally impacting research outcomes. Common categories of questionnaires in research, such as descriptive, analytical, and evaluative questionnaires, along with considerations for their construction, validation, and potential challenges during their application in the field are highlighted here. We have concluded our literature review by reflecting on the future potential of questionnaires in research designs in various disciplines.

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MD, MSHs, A. K., Qudratullah Nazari, Ph.D., A. P. ., Walizada, R. ., Fahim, S. ., Qazizai, M. ., & Rozizada, H. . (2025). A Literature Review on Types of Questionnaires. Clinical Medicine And Health Research Journal, 5(02), 1173–1178. https://doi.org/10.18535/cmhrj.v5i02.451

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