Exploring Self-Report Survey Data Collection Methods

Which of the following is not a method typically used to collect self-report survey data?

a. personal interview

b. telephone

c. the Census

d. questionnaire

Answer:

The Census (option c)

Self-report survey data can be collected through various methods such as personal interviews, questionnaires, and via telephone. These methods involve asking respondents, typically the general public or segments of the population, a set of standard questions and subsequently interpreting their answers. The surveys may expose valuable insights into attitudes, beliefs, and habits.

They can be implemented in a myriad of formats including online, via phone, mail, or in-person. The exception is the 'Census'. While the US census is indeed a survey, it is not considered self-report as it is a mandatory survey conducted to gather demographic data about the residents of the country. The information collected from the Census is derived from fact-based questions as opposed to self-reporting of personal attitudes, beliefs, or habits.

So, the correct answer to the question is that the Census is not a method typically used to collect self-report survey data.