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A document with a list of questions used to systematically collect information from people, often for surveys, studies, or data collection.
Bitte füllen Sie den Fragebogen vollständig aus und geben Sie ihn am Empfang ab.
Please fill out the questionnaire completely and hand it in at reception.
'Der Fragebogen' (questionnaire) consists of 'Frage-' (from 'die Frage' — the question) and 'der Bogen' (a sheet of paper). So literally, it is a sheet of paper with questions. The '-n-' is a linking n that connects the two parts of the word.
Der Fragebogen hatte insgesamt fünf Seiten.
The questionnaire had five pages in total.
The most important verb in connection with a questionnaire is 'ausfüllen' (to fill out). Other common verbs are 'erstellen' (to create), 'auswerten' (to evaluate/analyze), 'bekommen' (to receive), and 'abgeben' (to hand in).
Könnten Sie bitte diesen kurzen Fragebogen für uns ausfüllen?
Could you please fill out this short questionnaire for us?
Questionnaires are found in many situations: in a survey, for an academic study, at the doctor's office to record medical history, or in a job application process.
Vor der Behandlung musste ich beim Arzt einen zweiseitigen Fragebogen ausfüllen.
Before the treatment, I had to fill out a two-page questionnaire at the doctor's office.
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'der Test' and 'der Fragebogen' can both consist of questions, but they have different goals. A 'Test' checks knowledge, skills, or a condition and often leads to a result, for example passed, failed, positive, or negative. A 'Fragebogen' collects information from people, such as opinions, habits, or personal data. The words are easy to confuse because with both, you fill something out or answer questions. If the answers are evaluated or something is supposed to be determined, 'Test' is more appropriate. If the answers are only meant to provide information, you say 'Fragebogen'.
Im Wartezimmer füllt sie einen Fragebogen zu ihren Beschwerden aus.
In the waiting room, she fills out a questionnaire about her symptoms.
Nach dem Arzttermin hat Lena noch einen Test im Labor gemacht.
After the doctor's appointment, Lena also had a test done at the lab.