Schedule is a kind of assessment tool. it is used in many fields like research, education, interviews etc. Schedules are included in Education generally in the portion tools of evaluation and assessment

1. SCHEDULE
Tool of Evaluation
 Introduction
 Definition
 Features
 Purposes
 Types of Schedules
 Essential Components
 Merits
 Demerits
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SCHEDULE
A schedule is a device
used in collecting field
data. It is tool mainly used
in direct interviews and for
observation.
Picture showing a sample Interview Schedule

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Schedule :- Definitions
 G.A. LUNDBERG : “The schedule is a device for isolating
one element at a time thus intensifying ”.
 C.A. MOSER : “ A schedule is a fairly formal document in
which efficiency of field handling rather than attractiveness
is the operative consideration in design ”.

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Features
The schedule is presented by the interviewer. The questions are
asked and the answers are noted down by him.
The list of questions is a more formal document, it need not be
attractive.
The schedule can be used in a very narrow sphere of social
research.

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Purpose
Main purposes of schedule are “three fold “:
 To provide a standardized tool for observation or interview in order to
attain objectivity
 To act as memory tickler i.e., the schedule keeps the memory of the
interviewer/ observer refreshed and keeps him reminded of the
different aspects that are to be particularly observed, and
 To facilitate the work of tabulation and analysis

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Types
• used to obtain opinions, preferences etc. respondents over
statements on the phenomenon studied. The schedule consists
of positive and negative statements of opinion on the
phenomenon
Rating Schedules
• used to collect data/information from recorded evidences
and/or case histories. Here the blanks, functional issues
related blanks and the like to be filled up from records and
documents are present.
Documents Schedule
• are like questionnaires.
Survey Schedule
• used when observational method of data collection is used.
These could be structured or unstructured
Observation Schedule
• used for collecting data when interview method of
communication with the respondents is used.
Interview Schedule

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Essentials of a GoodSchedule
Content
Context
Criterion
Construction
Language
Dissection
Reliable
Mechanical Aspects
Size

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Merits of a schedule
i. The percentage of responses to schedules is much more than those of
questionnaires.
ii. Since the interviewer is well trained and informed about the interview’s habits,
attitudes etc. he is able to approach them in a way that they are influenced by
his personality and charm.
iii. There is a personal contact between the respondent and the field worker. The
behavior, character and intelligence of the worker succeed often in winning the
confidence of the respondents.
iv. In schedules, in case of doubt, the meaning is made clear by the field worker.
v. The presence of the field worker acts as a deterrent against giving artificial
replies because there is a fear of cross examination and being found out.
vi. In schedules, knowledge of defects are easily noticed and rectified.

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Demerits of a schedule
i. Costly and time consuming method.
ii. There is the requirement of a large number of well trained field workers.
iii.Sometimes there is adverse effect of personal presence on respondents.
iv. If the field of research is sprawling, it becomes difficult to organize research.
To gather workers who are well- acquainted with various types of people is a
Herculean task.

10. Thank You
Kavya, Lekshmi, Nikhil, Reeba, Rekha
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