Table 3.

QAS-99 Categories[18]

STEP 1: READING: Determine if it is difficult for the interviewers to read the question uniformly to all respondents. STEP 2: INSTRUCTIONS: Look for problems with any introductions, instructions, or explanations from the respondent’s point of view. STEP 3: CLARITY: Identify problems related to communicating the intent or meaning of the question to the respondent. STEP 4: ASSUMPTIONS: Determine if there are problems with assumptions made or the underlying logic. STEP 5: KNOWLEDGE/MEMORY: Check whether respondents are likely to not know or have trouble remembering information. STEP 6: SENSITIVITY/BIAS: Assess questions for sensitive nature or wording, and for bias. STEP 7: RESPONSE CATEGORIES: Assess the adequacy of the range of responses to be recorded. STEP 8: OTHER: Look for problems not identified in Steps 1 - 7.