Rsearch Methods: Self Report Design Flashcards
closed q can be divided into different
types
Likert Scale
scale respondent indicates agreement with a statemtn
in a likert scale what does the scale range from
strongly agree - to stronly disagree ususally scale of 5 points
Rating Scale
respondent identifies value that reps strength of feeling about a particular topic
give example of rating scale
how entertainig do you find x
very entertaining 1 2 3 4 5 not at all entertaining
fixed choice option
list of possible options that respondets required to indicate those apply to them
example of a fixed choice q
why do you watch films
- entertainment
- bored
- amusement
- to escape
most interviews involve
interview schedule
interview schedule
list of q interviewer intends to cover
interview schedule should be
standardised
why should interview schedules be standardised
reduce contaminating effect of interview bias
typically in an interview what will an interviewer do
take notes thorughout interview
record and analyse later
when may group interviews be appropriate
clinical settings
interviews usually involve
interviewer x single particpant
in the case of a one to one interview what should interviewer do and why
conduct interview in quiet room , away from others as this will increase likelihood interviewee will open up
