Data Collection . Administration of the questionnaire is different for each group. The distribution strategy for each group is presented next. A questionnaire is mailed to each individual on the list. Employees of each administrative office or section of the court distribute a questionnaire to each individual with whom they have contact.
Employees ask each respondent to complete the questionnaire and return it in the envelope provided.
Questionnaires should be distributed for a specific time period to ensure that a sizable number have been given out. Data Analysis and Report Preparation . Responses are recorded by entering these number codes into a computer file and then tabulated using a computer software program. Analysis is conducted in two steps. First, each question should be examined to determine whether the respondent considers the court to be a source of unfair or unequal decisions.