self report techniques and designs

Question 1

2 types of self report tech

Answer 1

questionnaires and interviews

Question 2

what is an open question , strength and lim

Answer 2

no restrictions on response -

strength - rich in depth and detail
limitation -difficult to analyse statistically

Question 3

whats a closed question, strength and lim

Answer 3

fixed responses , quantitative data
strength - easy to analyse/compare
limitation - lack of depth

Question 4

overall questionnaire advantages

Answer 4

• quick , large amounts of info can be gathered in short time

Question 5

overall questionnaires disadvantage

Answer 5

• demand characteristics - ppts give responses expected of them

Question 6

3 main types of interviews

Answer 6

structured
unstructured
semi structured

Question 7

structured interviews

Answer 7

• closed questions being read, interviewer writes down answer , thats it

Question 8

semi structured

Answer 8

-involves combining structured and unstructured interview , getting quantitative and qualitative data

Question 8

unstructured interview

Answer 8

• informal discussion on topic
• ## can explore interesting answers by asking follow up question

Question 9

interview advantages

Answer 9

structured = easy to replicate
- ease misunderstanding - cos any misunderstanding can be explained

Question 10

interview disadvantages

Answer 10

• interviewer effect - interviewers may unconsciousis bias
• social desirability