Anthropology Research Project Questionnaire
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What is your age?
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18 to 27
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28 to 35
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36 to 45
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46 to 55
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56 to 65
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66 to 75
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78 to 85
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86 and up
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This quick questionnaire is designed for a research project analyzing speech and dialect in our society. I am writing a research paper on language and accents for my Anthropology Class and would like to ask you some questions. This quiz (per-se) is completely confidential and essential in data collection for my project. All submissions will be greatly appreciated.
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What is your gender?
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Female
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Male
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Other
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Decline to state
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A. Decline to stateExplanation
The given answer "Decline to state" is an option provided for individuals who do not wish to disclose their gender. It allows them to maintain privacy or choose not to identify with any specific gender category.Rate this question:
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What is your highest education level completed?
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Middle School
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High School Graduate
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Junior College or Associate's Degree
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Bachelor's Degree
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Master's Degree
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Doctorate Degree
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A. Doctorate DegreeExplanation
The correct answer is Doctorate Degree. This indicates that the person has completed the highest level of education, which is a doctoral degree. A doctoral degree is typically awarded after completing advanced study and research in a specific field. It requires a high level of expertise and is often pursued by individuals who want to become experts in their chosen field or pursue careers in academia or research.Rate this question:
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Are you a native English speaker?
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Yes
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No
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A. NoExplanation
The correct answer is "No" because the question is asking if the person is a native English speaker. By selecting "No," it implies that the person is not a native English speaker.Rate this question:
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If you said no, what is your Native Langage?
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Where is your Country of Orgin?
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What country did you primarily grow up in?
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My family has always been in America
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I am 5 or more generations removed from my country of origin
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I am 4 to 1 generations removed
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I am the first generation to move to America
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I am just visiting (work visa, schooling abroad, etc)
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I don't know
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A. I am just visiting (work visa, schooling abroad, etc)Explanation
The correct answer is "I am just visiting (work visa, schooling abroad, etc)." This answer suggests that the person did not primarily grow up in any specific country, but rather is temporarily residing in a country due to work or education purposes.Rate this question:
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Do you speak any other languages than English?
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Have you ever had people correct you while speaking English?
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Yes
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No
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A. YesExplanation
The given answer is "Yes" because it implies that the person has experienced situations where others have corrected their English while speaking. This suggests that the person has encountered instances where their English was not entirely accurate or fluent, leading others to point out and rectify their mistakes.Rate this question:
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Do you think you have ever been discriminated against because of the way you speak?
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Yes
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No
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A. YesExplanation
The answer "Yes" indicates that the person believes they have been discriminated against because of the way they speak. This suggests that they have experienced instances where they were treated unfairly or differently based on their accent, dialect, or pronunciation. Discrimination based on speech can occur in various contexts, such as job interviews, social interactions, or educational settings, where individuals may face prejudice or bias due to their speech patterns.Rate this question:
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If so please describe how or why?
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Do you think (or would others say) that you have an accent?
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Yes
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No
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A. YesExplanation
The given answer "Yes" suggests that the person believes they have an accent or others perceive them to have one. This indicates that the person is aware of their speech patterns or pronunciation being different from the standard or dominant accent in their community or language. It implies that they acknowledge the presence of distinct linguistic features in their speech that might be associated with a particular region, culture, or language background.Rate this question:
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If so, what accent would that be?
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Do you feel that others judge you because of the way you speak?
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Have you ever felt uncomfortable speaking in front of a group of people because of the way you speak?
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Have you ever felt like avoiding situations where you would be interacting with strangers, like the grocery store, because of the way you speak?
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Have you ever had anyone tell you that the way you speak will hold you back? If so, what did they say?
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Overall would you say that people are generally judgmental about the way you speak? If so, how?
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Do you think that the way that others judge you has an impact on how you may view yourself? If so, how?
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Do you have anything you'd like to say to people who criticize nonstandard language? If so, what is it?
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