Sample interview questions: Can you describe a time when you had to deal with a measurement error in survey data? How did you address it?
Sample answer:
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Encountered a measurement error in survey data involving misinterpretation of a question.
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Challenge: Respondents provided inconsistent or contradictory answers, indicating potential confusion about the question’s intent. This raised concerns about the validity and reliability of the data collected.
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Solution:
- Immediate Action: Implemented a rigorous data cleaning process to identify and remove outliers and extreme values that could skew the results.
- Root Cause Analysis: Conducted a thorough review of the survey instrument, question wording, and response options to identify potential sources of misinterpretation.
- Revision: Revised the unclear or ambiguous question to improve its clarity and ensure respondents’ understanding.
- Retesting: Piloted the revised question with a small sample to assess its effectiveness in reducing measurement error.
- Redeployment: Redeployed the survey with the revised question to collect more accurate and meaningful data.
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Outcome:
- The revised question significa… Read full answer