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Topic 30 - self report
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- 1what are the two methods of self report?-Questionnaires
-interviews - 2what are the 3 types of onterview?structured, semi-structured and unstructured
- 3what is a structured interview?predetermined questions
- 4what is a semi-structured interview?some predetermined questions, some are developed during the interview
- 5what is an unstructured interview?no predetermined questions, all are developed in the interview
- 6what makes a good question?unambiguous and unbias
- 7what is a closed question?has a range of answers, respondent selects one. produce quantitative data.
- 8at is an open question?respondent provides their own answer. produces qualitative data
- 9what is a strength of a questionnaire?can be exactly and easily replicated so data can be got from large numbers cheaply and quickly
- 10what is a second strength of a questionnaire?participants may be more willing to be truthful as not face to face, increases validity
- 11what is one strength of an interview?unstructured can give more details than structured because questions can be shaped to responses
- 12what is a second strength of an interview?interviewer can explain questions so respondent can give more meaningful answers because they fully understand the question
- 13what is a limitation of self-report methods?answers may not be true (lack validity) as people want to make themselves look good (Social desirability bias)
- 14what is a second limitation of self report?sample may be bias as only certain people are willing to take part
- 15what is a limitation of questionnaires?respondent may misunderstand question or not take them seriously so lack validity
- 16what is a limitation of an interview?affected by interviewer bias as they may ask leading questions affecting validity
- 17what can be used to test reliability?test-retest method
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